Independent documentary Louisiana Grass Roots premieres on LPB
The independent documentary LOUISIANA GRASS ROOTS, detailing the story of our state’s forgotten prairie lands and the work being done to restore them, premieres Wednesday, April 22 at 9:00pm on Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB).
LOUISIANA GRASS ROOTS explores Southwest Louisiana’s endangered prairie ecosystem and the community efforts to restore it. Once stretching across much of the region, the Cajun Prairie shaped local wildlife, culture, and way of life. Today, scientists and local advocates are working to bring this unique Louisiana landscape back.
The film is directed by Jillian Godshall and produced by Dr. Phyllis Baudoin Griffard. It was filmed locally in Acadiana with an all-local crew. “This film celebrates the inspiring community working tirelessly to save the imperiled ecosystem in our backyards,” says Godshall. “We hope LPB audiences will enjoy learning about a little-known Louisiana landscape and its influence on our state’s culture and history.”
The film features Geno Delafose, Megan Constantin, Dr. Jeffery Darensbourg, Dr. Charles Allen, Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, Larry Allain, and Steve Nevitt. The original score was composed by Grammy-nominated musician Blake Miller.
“This film helps viewers understand what the Cajun Prairie is and why it matters to Louisiana,” says LPB Director of Programming Jason Viso. “It also highlights the people working to restore it, which aligns with LPB’s mission of sharing stories that educate, inform, and connect communities across the state.”
The film was supported in part by Acadiana Center for the Arts, Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana Native Plant Society, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation, and Acadiana Native Plant Project.
For more information, contact Colleen Spillane, Public Information Officer, Louisiana Public Broadcasting at (225)-767-4453 or 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4453 or by email at cspillane@lpb.org.
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