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Independent Lens | A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES | Film Clip #2 | PBS

Duration: 01:35
Program: Independent Lens #1126
Broadcast Date: May. 25, 2010

"Why did you put this in the Vietnamese-American community where people don't speak the language, so you think they can't protest?"

Welcome to Versailles, New Orleans, home to the densest ethnic Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. For over 30 years, its residents lived a quiet existence on the edge of New Orleans. But then came Hurricane Katrina, the immense garbage piles and the shocking discovery of a toxic landfill planned in their neighborhood. Watch as they fight back, turning a devastating disaster into a catalyst for change and a chance to build a better future.

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Post Date: May 22, 2010