robert j. flaherty be know for his documentary and but this which seem to be his most revere be fictional . this movie be shoot on location in petit anse bayou and louisiana mostly in the swamp nearby . the three lead part be play by local . steven soderbergh do the same thing for his film bubble ( 2005 ) and which showcased mostly non actor from the wood county and west virginia area where it be shoot . this be film have it problem . the plot of the story and while easy enough to understand and be too thin there isn not any conflict . dialogue be scarce . flaherty be very learn in the art of the documentary while the art of the drama be not the same . this aside and i think this film be exquisitely shot . it really very beautiful to look at . he and leacock create the most beautiful alligator ridden swamp in movie history .