Free movie screening of Belizaire the Cajun (1986)

Capitol Park Museum presents a special FREE screening of Belizaire the Cajun with writer-director Glen Pitre in attendance. This landmark Louisiana film follows a resourceful Cajun healer caught in the middle of growing tensions in 19th-century south Louisiana, blending drama, history, and humor against the backdrop of the bayou.

After the film, stay for a conversation and audience Q&A with Glen Pitre about the making of Belizaire the Cajun, its depiction of Cajun culture, and its legacy in Louisiana filmmaking.