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A Village Called Versailles (Movie)

Location:New Orleans , Minnesota
Year: 2009
Available at:avillagecalledversailles.com/   (report broken link)
Description:

Synopsis: In a New Orleans neighborhood called Versailles, a tight-knit group of Vietnamese Americans overcame obstacles to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, only to have their homes threatened by a new government-imposed toxic landfill. A Village Called Versailles is the empowering story of how the Versailles people, who have already suffered so much in their lifetime, turn a devastating disaster into a catalyst for change and a chance for a better future.

Language(s):English
Communities:Vietnamese
Subtopic:
Phase 7 - Recovery
Building Partnerships
Natural Disasters
Phase 8 - Reconstruction
Target Audience:Local/Community; Policymakers
Resource Type:
Community