Below the Flood Gate (2019)

As sea levels rise, land loss is affecting coastal communities all around the world. This film highlights one such community, putting a human face on an environmental issue by introducing viewers to the eclectic characters who call Cocodrie, Louisiana home. Cocodrie is at the "end of the road," the last stop before the Gulf of Mexico. Vulnerable to flooding and excluded from a new levee system, Cocodrie has seen a drastic population decline in recent years. Bebe, Vic, and Father Silva, however, have no intention of leaving Cocodrie. Below the Flood Gate is a portrait of a place, its residents, and their vibrant culture, all at risk of disappearing within this lifetime.