This film is full of stunning images that set the tone to an inner sadness that underscores this very original take on New Orleans. Though evident throughout this film, Renee's profound love for this great city and its people clearly does not interfere with her acute sense of objectivity. She manages to deal with this soulful subject on so many levels that you are left with a feeling of being in a room surrounded by windows, each with a different view on life. At its core, the film is about the beautiful side of being human and although very little optimism is in play, a warm spirit of hope does quietly emerge. Of course there is an ugly side too, but it is very delicately implied. Just by what you see you can't help thinking about the shocking level of America's indifference for one of its most valuable cultural treasures. Katrina's devastating impact on the featured microcosm is a backdrop that accentuates the resilience of a people with a unique philosophy on life and probably the healthiest approach to mortality. In the end it becomes obvious that Katrina is just another episode on top of countless other trials and tribulations endured by so many generations that created the strength that was so eloquently expressed through music. The endurance showcased in this film allows some hope for the future of New Orleans as a valuable contributor of cultural wealth.