“We learn why these people have such deep and abiding connections to their family, history, and bayou culture…This heartwarming and moving story puts viewers in touch with the personal human dimensions of a tragedy as well as reminding us of our government's failures in helping the people of the New Orleans area to rebuild their communities and lives. This remarkable documentary is highly recommended for all collections”
— Tom Budlong, Library Journal, 2008

“The documentary is wonderful. So many of the issues your subjects raise are so key. The students in the class were stunned by how good it was. (We don't trust the capacity of outsiders to "see" and you and your collaborators do.) …It is the way in which you reveal the personal dilemmas about what to do that for me is so powerful. If there are opportunities to nominate it for a documentary award, please let me know."
— Shirley Laska, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Director, Center for Hazards Assessment, Response & Technology (CHART), University of New Orleans