Last week’s Friday Film was another eye-opening learning experience about our country’s history. I especially was surprised about the culture of New Orleans and the very early ideas of civil rights pushed by black writers at the time. It’s a shame that the American history most of us are familiar with excludes so many impactful moments and figures that represented the African American experience. Unfortunately, the documentary reminded me of the Friday Film session about the decline of roller-skating and the roots of the activity in black culture. Much like what is happening with rinks around the country, the culture and history of Treme and Black New Orleans are being forgotten. However, this time it’s through disruptive construction for infrastructure and due to the detrimental effects of Hurricane Katrina. While the documentary ended on a more somber note, I still hope there can be a revival of the city’s rich culture in the future.