Episode 16: Acadie, directed by René Cormier narrated by Zachary Richard

00:50 - Zach discusses how Acadians have always used music, songs, and poetry to keep their stories alive;
03:19 - Zachary meets the performers backstage
03:55 - Performers practice backstage;
04:09 - René talks about the confidence that Acadians now have and the voice that keeps the traditions alive;
05:00 - Footage of rehearsal;
07:18 - René talks about how being Acadian is not just about the deportation history but also about their endurance;
07:50 - Zachary explains how the loss of French in Louisiana clearly marks the gap between generations;
10:18 - René talks about a religious event at Sainte-Anne’s that more than just religion - It is also about gathering and community;
10:40 - René’s mother explains that St. Anne is the grandmother to the Acadians
11:17 - The first Acadians in Caraquet came from Grand Pré in 1763, many in this group also ended up in Gaspésie;
13:38 - Zachary plays piano while René plays the accordion;
13:59 - Tools like song, music, and other arts are what kept the Acadians alive and what keeps them in the light still today;
15:00 - René visits with the people making costumes and designing the set for the show;
15:42 - René explains that “Les Defricheurs d’Eau” is the biggest show that he has ever had to direct;
17:06 - Footage of dress rehearsal;
17:38 - René and a Québecois actress go over accents so that she sounds more Acadian in the performance;
19:00 - René explains that art is a way to communicate with people
19:51 - René and Zach talk about how amazing Acadians are for still being around
20:48 - René talks about the energy before the show