Heritage (2024)
A teenager, disinterested in her Louisiana Creole heritage, finds herself having to entertain a visitor who only speaks what sounds like French. She’ll discover how magical it can be to connect with one's heritage.
Director: Charliese West, Chasah West
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: February 25, 2024
Cast
- Chelsea Rae - Grace
- Tina Burkhalter - Lydia/Mom
- Shaundrea Sylvester - Veronique
- Jalia Martin - Marguerite
- Will Avila - Dad (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Autumn Palen
Editing: Autumn Palen, Charliese West
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren
Keywords
new orleans, louisiana, louisiana, family history, coming of age, family, creole, heritage, héritage, french, lafayette
More Films by Director: Charliese West, Chasah West
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heritage about?
- A teenager, disinterested in her Louisiana Creole heritage, finds herself having to entertain a visitor who only speaks what sounds like French. She’ll discover how magical it can be to connect with one's heritage.
- Who directed Heritage?
- Heritage was directed by Charliese West, Chasah West.
- Who stars in Heritage?
- Heritage stars Chelsea Rae, Tina Burkhalter, Shaundrea Sylvester, Jalia Martin, Will Avila.
- How long is Heritage?
- Heritage has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Heritage?
- Heritage is a Drama, Family film.
- What are the themes of Heritage?
- The themes of Heritage include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren.