Three young women confront a sinking future
Hollow Tree follows three teenagers coming of age in their sinking homeplace of Louisiana. For the first time, they notice the Mississippi River’s engineering, stumps of cypress trees, and polluting refineries. Their different perspectives—as Indigenous, white, and Angolan young women—shape their story of the climate crisis.
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Hollow Tree is not just a film; it's a powerful catalyst for change, illuminating the urgent environmental issues facing Louisiana's communities. By following the lives of three teenagers as they navigate the realities of climate change, the documentary offers a poignant look at how environmental degradation disproportionately affects marginalized groups. With the Mississippi River's engineering and pollution as a backdrop, the film invites viewers to confront the stark realities of their home.
The impact of Hollow Tree extends beyond the screen, driving action through organizations like the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN). LEAN aims to bridge the gap between citizens and policymakers, fostering collaboration to tackle environmental challenges. The film's narrative brings to light the voices of the United Houma Nation, a nonprofit that relies on community support to survive and thrive, showcasing the importance of financial contributions in aiding their advocacy efforts.
With a compelling call to action, Hollow Tree urges audiences to contribute to scholarship funds for programs like BRYC, which empowers Baton Rouge youth to overcome educational barriers. The film not only raises awareness but also mobilizes viewers to participate in the fight for justice, ensuring that all young people have access to the resources they need to achieve their dreams. By viewing Hollow Tree, audiences are not just spectators; they become part of a movement striving for a sustainable future.
Impact Goals
The purpose of the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) is to foster cooperation and communication between individual citizens and corporate and government organizations in an effort to assess and mend the environmental problems in Louisiana.
The United Houma Nation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as identified by the Internal Revenue Service. The Tribe survives and thrives on financial contributions to support general daily operations as well as programmatic support. Please donate to the scholarship fund.
BRYC exists because there are tens of thousands of Baton Rouge youth who want postsecondary degrees yet face tremendous barriers to attaining them and converting their education into economic opportunity. Justice looks like ensuring BRYC Fellows have the resources all young people need to viably pursue their dreams. Please donate to the scholarship fund.
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