Along the Mississippi: The Deep South (Part 1 - Full Documentary) | TRACKS

This is the first episode of the documentary series "Along the Mississippi," which takes viewers on a journey from the deep south to the north following North America’s mightiest river.
In this episode we'll roam the swamps of the deep south, where we meet the French-speaking Americans, travelling north to the New Orleans neighbourhood Tremé, the famous birthplace of New Orleans Jazz, and also being the home for the first free black people in the states.
This is a journey which takes us to the very soul of the country, capturing its rich spirit by re-discovering the Mississippi as a source of American history, culture, music and lifestyle.
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[@claymadness]

Before I die, I’d love to visit the American deep south. I have no idea why I, an Indian thousands of miles away, have always felt a connection with the region since I was a kid. It’s charm, beauty and culture is so appealing. May its people live and love in peace and prosperity for centuries to come. Love from 🇮🇳.

[@Saint_Judah]

You thinking that now but wait until you actually come down here

[@claymadness]

@@Saint_Judah Why? All ears/eyes.

[@marcusrosales3344]

@@Saint_Judah I share this guys sentiment. I honestly wish I could grow up multiple times experiencing different terrains and the deep south is a place I'd especially wana try. I imagine the swamps are pretty in their unique own way, but I tell myself: there's a reason few people live out here. I'll visit one day and get a taste of these places.

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

@@Saint_Judah It may not bee the catch in the U.S. But considering how other nations must live and have lived in the past, the U.S and this part of the U.S is wealthy.

[@DavidJones-db9wk]

It is a beautiful place to be. Has its negatives, too; but, it is all about perspective!

[@bongoprobashusa]

One of the best documentary I have seen so far

[@zacharypeacock6278]

As a child i would read books about Louisiana and fell in love with the cajun culture. I so wanted to live back in those swamps living off the land. I grew up and the city got me. One day i will get a chance to live out that childhood dream but until then i am a city boy...

[@fipbip2794]

I have always wanted to live in the swamps on a houseboat

[@j.s.9964]

I dont know why the south fascinates me so much. I'm located in Germany and I'm so much into the south. One day i wanna see a swamp in the US.

[@Lizz9902]

It’s beautiful here in Louisiana there’s something so peaceful about sitting on the porch drinking sweet tea. Watching the colors of a beautiful sunset 🌅 the smell of fresh cut grass the beautiful glistening over the water in the early morning. It’s my little peace of heaven. Everyone is welcome here 😊

[@pattibrown1809]

Same here, almost exactly, but city girl. I want to be there so bad it hurts! Good luck to us both!

[@cathy1944]

I moved from the Chicago area 5 years ago to South Louisiana. I asked my husband if he wanted to take a chance on life and he said yes. So at 52 and 62 we packed up our life and moved. I love it here.

[@wahnano]

I have been there back in late eighties, and I loved it. People loved to see me speak French with them. I loved the food the lay back attitude. Mes salutations aux acadiens du sud du Mississippi.

[@rogeriacatto5633]

Such an amazing accent! I do love listening to people from Mississippi!

[@taureanbrown6474]

Louisiana

[@telordesuvage3072]

This is Louisiana not Mississippi

[@stevegordanier6349]

The Mississippi is big, and fascinating to me and the history, it was this cool water highway. It's how the blues grew

[@HigherWaysWoman]

I grew up tucked in between the Mighty Mississippi, Rock Island & Green Rivers. I wish I was still there. One thing those who grew up around the Mighty Mississippi is....you held great respect for just how dangerous she really is...just beneath the lazy inline currents flowing a top....for just a little below there are rip tides that have literally taken entire families at one time. Good docu great voice wonderful narration...thanks for taking me along this journey...places I know I will never get to see for myself

[@systlin2596]

I live along her now, grew up here. And you're so right; every year people go out on her and make one wrong move and don't ever come back to land. She'll drag you down and drown you in the cold in a moment.

[@petthejambo6700]

charles simms unfortunately died in november of 2012. rest in peace, your work has and will continue to touch the hearts of many💗

[@Ivy-kb9xe]

New Orleans is definitely haunted. My husband and I both experienced a spirit on Bourbon Street. It was a bit scary but all good. It’s a beautiful place

[@blacksabbath5124]

Blues brought me here love to every 1 from a libyan😘

[@dannybuilding1044]

my time in 2018 Jackson, pachuta., and surrounding was amazing. nothing but great southern hospitality. -native Californian

[@tinkie]

that artist is frigging phenominal.....wow i love his work!!

[@amandaebarb8570]

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[@ericar.7924]

The crawfish with its chompers up was so cute 😂

[@borderreiver3288]

a fascinating insight into the people and customs along the way...that guy is a brilliant artist and just love the Cajun music....

[@servicarrider]

Why is Cajun culture so captivating? it draws me in.

[@servicarrider]

@@awiseguydrinkingtea9735 ?

[@trevorlahey2488]

The seasoning

[@ebybeehoney]

I've lived near the Mississippi and the Missouri all my life, and I've always sort of wished to see the rivers run free of the constraints the corps of engineers and industry have put on them to tame them.

[@wildsouth2471]

Trying to hold back the rivers will be the end of great cities along them in the end.

[@ebybeehoney]

@@wildsouth2471 - I've always thought that

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

@@ebybeehoney How old are you?

[@isaacholcombe2825]

Nature Based Solutions (NBS) is the new thing the corps is researching. Turns out the Corps decided to actually try science out for once, and found out it might be better to let the river be more theoretically "free."

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

I would love to see the South and all the historical sites, especially the beautiful plantation homes.

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

It is fascinating to visit plantations. They are so beautiful.

[@MdMASUDRANA-te5rb]

Mighty Mississippi.... ❤

[@davidsloan7841]

I grew up in the Southern swamps. Not good, poverty. Went to Vietnam to get outta here. Then I wanted to come back here and hide from the war goblins. But I went and got educated and made a good living. Still people down here living on what they can catch. Still old haunted shacks and boat wrecks. Nothing has changed here.

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

Where do you live now?

[@jordancallaghan6071]

Liar

[@beesomsak6727]

I went to New Orleans in 1970 from NZ as a 19yr old kid by myself & loved it after watching Easy Rider. Tried to hitch but Police kicked me off the freeway so bought an Austin Healey sprite car in El Paso. Got into Baton Rouge when there was a big shootout but lucky never saw it--but then no news on the west coast about it??? A fascinating place with psycho yoyos at the Maadi Gras & the people were so nice to me even though noone seemed to know where NZ was???? Having a beer with chucked oysters & listening to Clarence Frogman & Al Hirt was a draw??? Best wishes to you--fond memories ----love to come back as in my 70s now.

[@charlie77577]

Wow! I’m from NZ and would love to travel to the Deep South.. I hope you are well❤

[@antonlords6]

That man's paintings were wonderful. I just love large paintings from talented artists.

[@leobuscaglia5576]

Damn, that metal work is exceptional. Beautiful!!!

[@Accu53Mation]

Awesome artwork at 19:00 . Charles Simms, artwork belongs in the Guggenheim and National Gallery of Art & The Vatican.

[@redhotchilipepper432]

I've been to the mississippi river. there is definitely a 'creep' factor to the southern US. It's beautiful, but you can feel the good.. and bad.. parts of history pretty strong.

[@buckhaynes4481]

Emmett till!

[@jamesallison4614]

I am gay

[@lordvoldemort5725]

@@buckhaynes4481 Yup.

[@mareerogers1114]

Lots of black bodies in those waters.

[@redhotchilipepper432]

@@mareerogers1114 too many

[@lrn5755]

Wow!...those are real great paintings!

[@Tvyasa]

I was down there a few years ago so awesome

[@pavementpounder7502]

Great documentary, very professionally done. Gives a really good insight into the culture, life etc. Been to Louisiana and New Orleans, one of my favourite cities in the US, would love to go back.

[@jamestingle5417]

Yes a good doc, but narrator pronounced many many things incorrect

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

21:18 Let's not forget , some Isleños ( spanish for islander an ethnoreligious group with Spanish roots and closely related to the French Cajuns ,etc.) Were active and forerunners of the jazz 👐🏽🎺🎷 scene in all of Louisiana especially New Orleans

[@gabrielmoreirabr]

We normally don't see this side of United States here. I liked!

[@gabrielmoreirabr]

@Kyril J great history! I think is a amazing place, I want to go visit someday!

[@jofriko5416]

Kyril J ikr nothing like the south. Grew up in South Carolina. To Be Honest the south is its own country in some ways lol.

[@pietrojenkins6901]

@@gabrielmoreirabr hahaha that's funny it says a lot about you.. So you only liked because you see misery ,mediocrity and some poverty?

[@tj-kv6vr]

​@@pietrojenkins6901 yo homey lose the negativity. because your from a broken family, its not our fault.

[@youflaw3285]

@@pietrojenkins6901 you really think he would say he wanted to visit if he witnessed misery

[@USA50_]

Love this! Thanks 👍😊🇺🇲❤️🙏

[@rogerdodger5415]

I didn’t know that thi video was about south Louisiana when I first found it. I live in Baton Rouge. I saw things I’ve never seen before. I absolutely enjoyed it. Thanks!🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@globalcitizen1116]

Sir I want to visit there ,wl u help

[@coobay978]

Excellent watch!

[@outdoorgal9602]

I love the Achafalaya Basin! Beautiful and untouched! I only hope it stays that way!!

[@kristalpricefordhernandaz2206]

My roots on my grandma side is from mississippi greenwood

[@globalcitizen1116]

Mam I want to visit there ,will u help

[@og6340]

Greenwood is in the delta and it’s a hardcore town filled with poverty and racial bias . I live in Memphis and the delta is a sad place in America 🇺🇸

[@aarondigby5054]

My great grandmother came from a place she called BowWow Swamps, Mississippi, I doubt if it still exists; there were many boom town and agregarian societies back then towns and communities had short life spans 20-25 years then when the boom declined the boomtowns usually dwindled to nothing.

[@eddieroberts3402]

This River, it will get in your blood. You become bound to it. The River demands respect or you will become part of The Mississippi in a not so good way. I have the upmost respect for the crew members and Captains of the towboats I serve as a transport boat Captain. On the most calm days or nights things can go wrong in seconds which keeps you very alert and aware of what is coming down and upstream. Skipper Eddie 363LMR Natchez/Vidalia

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Thank you, Skipper.

[@kennyclauw9713]

damn that men can paint, im seriously impressed greetzz from belgium

[@jauresnk9195]

hey man i am from Belgium too what a coincidence!!! (when you consider how small Belgium is :) hahaha)

[@kennyclauw9713]

@@jauresnk9195 where do you live then?:) i live in Diksmuide a small town about 17 km from the north sea :D

[@jauresnk9195]

@@kennyclauw9713 I live in Zelik it's a small town right next to Brussels. So I suppose you speak flemish\Dutch, right ?

[@kennyclauw9713]

@@jauresnk9195 yes mais je parle francais moyen aussi !:) cestpas tres facile maisquand mem mais oui je parle flamands autrement or dutch :D peace to zellik!:) its near halle?

[@kennyclauw9713]

@@jauresnk9195 im around 20 km from ostende

[@judycochran4473]

I'm in Georgia, Bless you ❤

[@golds335]

love to visit this place.

[@Gabriel-lm7jw]

Amazing production value! Entrancing!

[@raybonecrusher4516]

I used to live down there, loved the food and the people. Some good times and lots of fishing. Ate my share of crawfish, shrimp and crabs. I miss it all.

[@JeanReboul361]

Why you did you leave !?

[@raybonecrusher4516]

@@JeanReboul361 I ended up working in the corporate office in Texas. I lived in Houma near the intercostal canal. Lots of fishing and great food. I used to hang out at a friends place in Luling call Mongrues, spelling might be wrong. Its been over 35 years ago.

[@servicarrider]

Excellent. Content like this is KZbin at it's best.

[@timtim-hf3ut]

That painter is incredible

[@elijahmwangale.8066]

Amazing documentary....Nakuru Kenya.

[@nasscoli9442]

It's nice to see people just have fun with respect to another!

[@DavidOfosuAppiah]

New Orleans is a place i will love to visit and travel too in #USA

[@megalomaniacko1]

What a documentary, keep up the amazing work!

[@emmanuelmartinasunto6228]

Great documentary!

[@davidturney9813]

Abosultely the best, went in thoise areas when I was a boy, so long ago, Special people.!!!!

[@methuselah9965]

Amazing how there are still French speaking people living in La Louisiaine.

[@sharonmontano4924]

Around 7 million. Wanna see my Cajun French dictionary, cher?

[@davidchapaexproaloudthecit1302]

Happy people love this

[@ghostface0207]

10:17 the crawfish is praying for God lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@ya.thegoat8795]

Lmao

[@musicshade9049]

XD XD XD Man, those little mud bugs got some attitude he's like "BRING IT!"

[@mistervacation23]

That's the Mississippi. The mighty Mississip. The old Miss...The old man...

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Thanks, Clark. 😊

[@hygorrodrigues16]

I love america culture one day i meet this

[@jennyvanniekerk9600]

That painter man shud share his beautiful work. Dont hide it away

[@francoisedandre3644]

Le Mississippi chante tous les possibles devenir du large horizon américain. Géant !

[@SniffMyDeadwax]

-the peaceful idyll has to be seen-its on my hit list of things to do-times are moving on-see Reg D Hunters Deep South video worth watching for sure. Charles paintings are wonderful. Try watching this and feeling positive about life.

[@danieltisdale7766]

Live in Monterey. Love it. Fished it many times.

[@SimonZimmermann82]

The narrator is so German. Since I am, I can hear it so clearly! Go USA

[@mikenew11]

@Da Boot Allemagne is the french word for Germany

[@haydendelena]

My my really enjoyed this video...awesome

[@sanjahb]

Some aspects were NOT enjoyable, to me.

[@DonJulio510]

The people here seem very unfiltered. Really something different from the rest of the country which is good.

[@brucesims3228]

There was a time when I enjoyed these idyllic portraits. Now, I'm old enough to know that there is a less than idyllic side to this reporting that is not being told. Everything is Not just fine and dandy with the people who live along the river. The industries who use the river as their toilet know this.

[@CyanBlackflower]

No doubt! There is something VERY wrong with this representation, as it just glazes over some of the most prevailing dark realities and history of the region. The "silky" half asleep voice of the narrator only serves to annoy the hell out of me. This is not to say that there isn't some real beauty and lovely elements there, but that THAT is but a small component to a much larger "unquiet" entity. One which should NOT be ignored. This is nothing but an IGNORANT tourist travel AD.

[@CyanBlackflower]

@88Gibson LesPaul I used to frequent a good Cajun Restaurant in Toronto - They did the best possible given it's not Louisiana, anyway I loved the cooking. my first visit involved being served by a large, jolly black woman who was head chef, and owner, and she had a slight Cajun french accent, differing from Quebec, but not too unlike Acadian french from which Cajun is derived. So she comes out to greet us and after reading the specials she exclaimed "De Blackened Catfish and Rice special come wit Creole Salad.." Pausing for effect? IDK She went on - "It Sooo good and spicy! it make your tongue slap your brains out!" We found this peculiar lady very refreshing. I ordered it. And she was pretty darned close. I just love that food.

[@VaRappaTdot]

@@CyanBlackflower Please elborate. What do you know?

[@CyanBlackflower]

@@VaRappaTdot What more really can I say? Keep in mind that as I used the comment section here to merely throw down my thoughts concerning videos I watch as per intended use. Therefore ANYTHING you read on social media must be done with discretion and thoughtful attendance. With regards to the video here, I still feel that this is a selling point for tourism and the small businesses which make themselves local catering to tourism. I have NOTHING against that at all. If you are an outsider who casually takes interest in deep southern regions ie. Mississippi Louisiana Georgia... then why would you look any deeper? Those places unfortunately IMO have a rather long and dark side to their history. It is not something one need be regarding with shame or guilt - in case the reader should get THAT idea, simply because as far as I am concerned the past is immutable and nothing I think nor feel can alter it. HOWEVER we CAN in the HERE & NOW - the only true time there ever is, perform mindful actions and cultivate a healthy United State of being and ecology of mind. I am of course referring to the fact that much of America was founded on Conquest, Genocide and slavery just for openers. Wherever there is Sunshine you may be CERTAIN there is SHADOW...Dark history is the most VALUABLE kind because we may learn much about our selves when we confront our root heritage...and after the virus...immunity comes...but only IF the disease is faced and runs its course.

[@basileus-pr6jh]

People are every day being exposed to exactly these darker sides, for most people - especially outside of the South - that is the primary impression and singular knowledge they have. The stigma is very prevailing and completely dominates the perception of these areas. It's great that a documentary like this also gets to show some different sides so people get a more nuanced impression. In fact it is necessary.

[@stuartrobertson4714]

Brilliant from scotland Aberdeenshire

[@ramthian]

Thanks 🙏

[@paulman8239]

Would that be lake Martin in the scene where the man is reminiscing his youth in the boat and then again the scene where a man is sitting beside a levee pump on a short pier?

[@michellewei7349]

I wonder what happened in these places in Mississippi during Covid? Would be so sad!

[@jackdolah2031]

I lobe this part of America!!

[@sachi6032]

I must visit Louisiana one day!

[@waynejfoster9860]

Does anyone know if you can get this documentary on DVD?

[@RonnieBriscoe-ss5hv]

@River Of Swamps Boat Tours, Atchafalaya Basin!!

[@Ook1731]

Thts my daughter and I on our vaca days❤❤❤

[@atticusproctor8857]

I live up north now i want to visit

[@lianefux1773]

❤ Mississippi😉

[@ZODAGAWD]

11:46 does that song have a title?

[@shawtatl]

The slave quarters now serve as guest houses.... 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾. Anyway.... BEAUTIFULLY FILMED AND NARRATED

[@jamesallison4614]

Good

[@gardenglory6624]

what does craw fish taste like? ive always wanted to try it.

[@gardenglory6624]

@@daviddillard733 Thank you for that wonderful reply. I've had Maryland crabs before at the crab claw. what a great time. the seasoning perhaps is similar. it was so gooood at crab claw. LOL- Muddy water, like the Bottom of the sea., yes I've tasted that taste before. sounds delicious. thank you so much. im fascinated by all this. I wonder why its called Crawfish? ill research that. blessings to you.

[@aarondigby5054]

Taste like fishy water and earth dirt, it's an acquired taste

[@jakealvaran1943]

Nice place

[@vinzent2475]

Schön hier aber waren sie schon Mal in Baden-Württemberg

[@ivx8345]

I want to visit sooo bad. I love the USA.

[@ivx8345]

edit: Such beautifull paintings and story from Mr. Sims!

[@MEL-ti2sp]

EARTHLINGS -- Documentary.

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

He speaks better and understandable French than Quebec people in Canada.

[@daved3948]

Ann Butler! Cut that check $$$

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

Wow, Angola State Prison Rodeo?! Very interesting.

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

Red beans & rice, beignets, muffaletta, poor boys , etouffee😋😋😋

[@jimiplayscobo5877]

The Natchez Burning a Great blues song by Howlin Wolf check it out and the history of the burning. RIP to all those who perished in the fire :-( Peace

[@peggybarnhill4285]

what is name of guitar song at opening when man is in boat in swamp?

[@F4M05D4V35]

Way Out There - John Curtis and Paul Lenart

[@murtazamir8706]

The word "POLAND" was written on the side walk @21:27 . what does the represent?

[@tzarrex3843]

it's the name of the street

[@rayanmarianelli1371]

@Kyril J What part of Missisissppi did your family settle?

[@jerry85g7]

It represents Poland

[@edwardcoston1068]

Street name.

[@stephenhargrave7922]

Awesome! Remember your history or lose your power, i.e. Identity

[@gatestimonymiracle1302]

With such a dark history

[@RULIQZ]

Sinon 1ere F best classe ever

[@bronson2021]

Why dose the documentary starts with the map of Morecambe,. I live there, it was a bit strange seeing it

[@bgd73]

this was very interesting. I am from 100% acadian (found at ancestry DNA), only went to massachusetts. We have a peculiar trait... we don't like warm water fish. LoL. Would love to visit there. The crawdad stuff is a survival adaptation.. all american.

[@capnchip]

Very interesting.....BUT...turn the music DOWN and the voice UP! What is all the whispering about?

[@slit4659]

At 8:00.... He's been Baiting so long he must be a MASTER BAITER....

[@niandralades8180]

badum tss

[@JoeSmith-hy7bq]

A great place to live, if you survive July and August

[@danieltisdale7766]

We use to have small catfish farm. 40 acres.back in the 60s. Raised crawfish to .

[@Martin-jp6gv]

Acadians are still alive good and strong in northern new brunswick, Peninsule acadien

[@ziqhu5613]

Mississippi is someone’s second destination

[@cocoapuff134]

It's interesting to hear certain people romanticize and sanitize plantations. #terrorasafootnote

[@sanjahb]

I listened with my blood boiling to hear this woman talk about the wonderful.life her ancestors created on a slave plantation. The slave quarters may now be called guest cottage the previous occupants were not!

[@stephenhargrave7922]

You act like they invented slavery in the south. Moron. As a matter of fact It was the UNITED STATES, south included, who ended the MILLENIA long practice called slavery. You should be celebrating these people. Sure they had slaves. Like every other rich person on the planet had for centuries. At least they moved past it, whereas you are still stuck

[@sydneystovall8071]

@@stephenhargrave7922 hi. i'm not one to respond to old comments, but this one is just so appalling I could not resist. Do you not realize that this woman's entire fiscal legacy is a RESULT of slavery?? The house she lives in now, the cherished epitomization of her family's "hard work" and "contribution" to the country, would not even be here without the institution of slavery. Yes, of course, they did not invent slavery in the south. Yes, of course, slavery existed around the world well before the 17th century. BUT in no other country on earth did slavery become so institutionalized in a way that has/had a lasting and damning impact on society. and the fact that she is now using this home as a form of income (museums) and a relaxing place of leisure for friends and family is absolutely despicable to me. Ok, im done. Again, I apologize for responding to this comment (i'm sure you even forgot about it in the first place). I hope you are well and staying safe.

[@gerardoneill1513]

I like how the black people stand for the land of the free and are still persecuted in most states, my prayers are with you that one day America will become what they preach.

[@slit4659]

Where's TROY LANDRY ?????

[@trebonejones410]

😂😂

[@shauncummings2361]

I’m a googlin it