What: Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, LA
Film By: Mac Legere
Editors Note: ViaNolaVie partners with students of UNO professor László Zsolt Fülöp, pairing them with artists, non-profits, environmental groups, and cultural entities to facilitate a live curriculum that results in a short documentary.
Mac Legere, a film student at University of New Orleans, discusses Aquarium of the Americas located in New Orleans, Louisiana along the Riverwalk. He highlights various activities and fish one might encounter if they visit. Aquarium of the Americas is a part of the Audubon Nature Institute, which also includes Audubon Zoo and other parks. Aquarium of the Americas has a rich and diverse roster of aquatic animals that will make anyone smile.
Environmental initiatives in NOLA: Slowing down and shopping consciously
New Orleans is synonymous with resilience. The city and its residents have overcome natural disasters, yet the longevity of the city is threatened by rising sea levels. Author Hannah Hogan encourages readers to consider that in the wake of anthropogenic climate change, we are met with individual challenges like shopping slow and being community conscious.
The power of art
Looking at the power of different art forms, Isabel Deutsch explores two different forms of art: painting murals and using comedy. They are both used to express feelings toward certain situations, and in this case, it is racial injustice. Brandan Odums has created three separate studios, with large murals that depict racial injustice in this country and Phoebe Robinson, an author and a comedian, uses jokes and stand up comedy to express her feelings on this topic.
