Louisiana Grass Roots tells the story of the forgotten prairie lands of Southwest Louisiana and the people working to save them. The film seeks to redefine our perception of the prairie, transforming it from a mere backdrop to an intricate tapestry of human connection and ecological significance.

Director Jillian Godshall / Written by Jillian Godshall / Producer Phyllis Baudoin Griffard / Director of Photography Rush Jagoe/ Additional Camera Drake LeBlanc and Jillian Godshall / Drone André Daugereaux / Sound Jillian Godshall and Rachel Nederveld / Swing/G&E Drake LeBlanc / Associate Producer Rachel Nederveld / Production Assistant Maggie Russo / Editor and Colorist RJ Comeaux / Post Production Supervisor Allison Bohl Dehart / Animation Camille Broussard Navarre / Archival Footage Pat Mire / Archival Images Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, Megan Constantin, Library of Congress / Score Blake Miller / Additional Music Geno Delafose / Featuring Larry Allain, André Allain, Dr. Charles Allen, Dr. Malcolm Vidrine, Gail Vidrine, Steve Nevitt, Dr. Jeffery Darensbourg, Megan Constantin, Geno Delafose 

Supported by Acadiana Center for the Arts, Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana Native Plant Society, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation, Acadiana Native Plant Project

Currently screening in a community near you. Contact ourlouisianabio@gmail.com for more information or follow us on social media @louisianagrassroots.