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Lafitte 2068: No Place to Call Home

Directed by Jean Lafitte youth filmmaker Emerson Boutte, this short documentary explores coastal erosion in her hometown of Lafitte, and what it means to the young people growing up there today. It explores the challenges the youth and future generations of Lafitte are facing regarding land loss occurring and potentially losing their town.

  • Emerson Boutte
    Director
  • Gigi Glenn
    Producer
  • Emerson Boutte
    Cinematographer
  • James Page
    Editor
  • Nisa East
    Cinematographer Mentor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Louisiana State University
  • New Orleans Film Festival
    New Orleans
    United States
    October 20, 2019
  • Indie Grits Film Festival
    South Carolina
    United States
    March 29, 2019
  • Sunscreen Film Festival
    St. Petersburg
    April 28, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Emerson Boutte

Emerson Boutte is a junior at Louisiana State University studying for a dual degree: a Bachelor of Film Arts in Film and TV, and a Bachelor in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology.
As a junior in high school, Emerson kicked off her film career with an internship with NOVAC (New Orleans Video Access Center) where she was able to direct and DP her first documentary short, Lafitte 2068. Emerson has since continued to create work to inspire people, make a difference, and bring awareness to serious problems happening in today’s society. A believer in the power to influence society through the creative, she tells meaningful stories to light a spark. Her work is focused on inspiring people to become more educated, more empowered, and want to make a difference through film.

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Director Statement

About Lafitte 2068:
During my internship with NOVAC, I was able to create a documentary on a topic very personal to me; the disappearance of land in coastal towns, like the one where I grew up. I set out to provide my audience with more than just stats and facts. Instead, I aimed to introduce them to the young people who will face the consequences of land erosion for the years to come. If change is to come, our young people must learn, understand, and work for that change.