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Classic documentaries

Louisiana Story

Year1948
Running time78 min
Directed byRobert J. Flaherty
Made inUnited States
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At a glance

Louisiana Story is a 1948 American film directed and produced by Robert J. Flaherty. It runs 78 minutes and is listed as both a documentary and a drama. Made in black and white, it was commissioned by Standard Oil to promote its drilling ventures in the Louisiana bayous. While the film has often been presented as documentary, its events and characters are fictional. The script was written by Flaherty and his wife, Frances H. Flaherty. Robert J. Flaherty is also named as its producer. The film received a National Board of Review Top Ten Films award. Set in the United States and in English, it offers a historical example of a film whose documentary label sits alongside fictional storytelling and a commercial commission.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in Robert J. Flaherty, documentary history, or films that combine documentary presentation with fictional events. Its Louisiana bayou setting and oil-industry commission may also interest students examining how films were made for specific purposes.

What is good

  • 78-minute runtime
  • Directed and produced by Robert J. Flaherty
  • Script co-written with Frances H. Flaherty
  • Recognized as a National Board of Review Top Ten Film

What to know first

  • Events and characters are fictional
  • Commissioned to promote Standard Oil drilling

Verdict

Louisiana Story is a black-and-white film with a documentary history, but its characters and events are fictional. Its commission and Louisiana bayou setting are central context for viewers assessing its approach.

Details

Year
1948wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
78 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Robert J. Flahertywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0040550wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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