Creative Energy - The Rhythm of Louisiana

Title: Creative Energy – EMBRACING The Rhythm of Louisiana / River Road African American Museum (04-12-19)

Duration: 3:17 minutes

Description:

Creative Energy, Embracing the Rhythm of Louisiana is the story of the River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville. The Museum is in the heart of what was once plantation country and a melting pot of many cultures. The Museum began 25 years and honors the lives of those who toiled in the fields and plantation houses. The Museum also documents changes brought by the Civil War and the accomplishments of African-Americans since that time.

The River Road African American Museum had humble beginnings. No great philanthropist gave millions to fund the start up. More valuable than money, people brought their family treasures and stories to the museum. At last there was a place that could contain and share what was in their hearts.

The history and culture of this land and its people are respected by Shell. Unmarked slave burial grounds were recently discovered near the grounds of the Shell Convent refinery. These cemeteries are now protected and have become places to honor and remember. Shell has financially supported the museum since its beginning and recently donated $25,000 to the museum. The River Road African American Museum is a treasure that embraces the rhythm of Louisiana.

Title: Creative Energy – EMBRACING The Rhythm of Louisiana / River Road African American Museum (04-12-19)

Downloadable Transcript

[1920s era jazz music]

[video footage]

Sunshine Bride in Donaldsonville with beautiful yellow-orange sunset in background. Fade to drone shot of Mississippi River at sunset with tug boat pushing barges down steam.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Communities along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge are rich with history.

 

[video footage]

Pan of old photograph of 1920s era Jazz Band and exhibit featuring Madam C. J. Walker products.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Some of the nation’s most influential jazz musicians and entrepreneurs were born in these parishes.

[video footage]

Pan of old photograph of young African-American women with a child in old frame.

 [Voice: Female Narrator]

But the story really begins in the past, with their ancestors.

 

[video footage]

Front view of River Road African American Museum with clear view of sign on the left.

 [Voice: Female Narrator]

That story comes alive in the River Road African-American Museum.

 

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Creative Energy EMBRACING the Rhythm of Louisiana, Shell Pecten and State of Louisiana, #MakeTheFuture

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River Road African American Museum logo

[Music shift to a more contemplative tempo]

[video footage]

Dolly shot from street of front and courtyard of River Road African American Museum

[Voice: Female Narrator]

The museum celebrates the journey of African-Americans in Louisiana.

 

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Camera moves through the interior of museum, showing several rooms and multiple exhibits

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Nestled in the heart of Donaldsonville, it’s a wealth of history and culture.

 

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Footage of a bronze sculpture of an African-American women with cotton sack on her left shoulder. Transition to an old photo taken in a cane field with an African-American child with cane knife looking into camera.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Exhibits document the lives of men, women and children who labored from sunrise to sunset.

 

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Medium shot of one of the interior walls of the museum showing photos, artwork and exhibits.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

History is shared about the strife of war and the grit of a people.

 

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Old newspaper photo of original African-American museum with Kathe, Donald and Darryl Hambrick in lower half of photo.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Founded in 1994, this museum had humble beginnings.

[video footage]

Close up footage of Darryl Hambrick in interview. He appears to be looking into the camera. Diffused background of an old schoolroom is behind him, with 3 large windows over his left shoulder, surrounded by golden tones. Out of focus cabinet and piano are also in background.

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Name super: Darryl T. Hambrick, Interim Director, River Road African American Museum

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

As we visited many of the plantations here in plantation country the story was the same. They talked about the grandeur of the houses, they talked about the people who lived in the houses,

 

[video footage]

Vintage photo of two African-American women working in a cane field. Camera pans an interior green wall of the museum featuring Black Doctors of the River Road. Multiple photographs, descriptions and some artwork are shown.

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

but they never talked about those who made it possible. And we started going into the community and looking for items

[video footage]

Camera begins at floor and shows old show posters and name cards of famous jazz musicians. Camera pans up to reveal musician memorabilia, old photos, documents and musical instruments. Camera enters another room and pans a display of old irons, dolls, signs and kitchen tools.

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

not realizing that we were sitting on a treasure chest. Families started to bring out photographs, documents, instruments, various things that you would not even think still existed.

 

[video footage]

Camera pans a display case showing hair tools, wooden construction components and cane knives. Footage of close-up of Darryl in interview completes this segment.

 [Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

And so collecting these pieces and determining their significance and how important they are, is a vital part of what we do at our museum.

 

[video footage]

Pan of iron entry sign on two brick pillars with words “River Road African American Museum” silhouetted against  a blue sky with clouds.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Shell has partnered with The River Road African American Museum since it’s beginning

 

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Pan of iron entry sign on two brick pillars with words “River Road African American Museum” silhouetted against a blue sky with clouds. Next you see a close up hands holding a book, the title on the cover is “Our Roots Run Deep.” Camera backs away and reveals torso of smiling woman with distressed classroom and chalkboard in background.

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Name super: Kathe. Hambrick, Founder, River Road African American Museum

[Voice: Female Narrator]

First through funding the publication of a book produced by the museum. And in recent years through financial support.

 

[video footage]

Shot of circular funeral wreath of red roses on left and historic marker for Monroe Cemetery, circa 1820s. Followed by footage of actual plot of land where cemetery was discovered. The borders of land are marked with black posts and there are yellow wild flowers and a bench in foreground. Plot of land is surrounded by recently harvested sugar cane fields.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

When Shell property near the Convent site revealed unmarked slave cemeteries - Shell pledged this land would forever be sacred.

 

[music shift to upbeat score]

 

[video footage]

Photos of four people standing in front of Shell step and repeat backdrop holding a check for $25,000. From left to right is Rhoman Hardy, Allen Pertuit, Darryl Hambrick and Todd Sterling. Video progresses to another shot of eight African-American Shell employees in front of the Shell step and repeat. Footage of close-up of Darryl in interview completes this segment.

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

Just recently we received a donation of twenty-five thousand dollars. It says a lot about industry and how they support what we do here at River Road African-American Museum.

 

[video footage]

Close up of abstract painting with graphic showing River Road African American Museum 25^th Anniversary in center.

[Voice: Female Narrator]

Shell made this donation in honor of the 25th anniversary of the museum.

 

[video footage]

Exterior shot of Rosenwald School in center of a corner lot in Donaldsonville. The wooden schoolhouse is painted light blue with white trim. Another view of school shows the entry doors and pans back to reveal sign with historic information. Scene progresses to interior of school and shows large, empty classroom with three windows to the right and four vintage desks facing a green chalkboard. The next shot shows another classroom filled with people. Audience is shown from behind and Kathe Hambrick is at front of room facing camera, presenting information. Next scene is the same audience from a different angle. The presenter is Thurston Hahn.

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

We have the Rosenwald school which was built by Julius Rosenwald and Booker T Washington in the 1930s to educate African-American kids throughout the South. It's our goal to restore this building so that the future can see what education was like here in south Louisiana.

 

[video footage]

Tour group of 5 people in museum listening to Darryl Hambrick and Melanie Victorian present information. Camera pans to Darryl gesturing. Scene goes to close-up of Darryl in interview. Next scene shows a medium shot of three of the visitors. The camera focuses on a youthful looking female in center, smiling and gesturing with her hands. The scene then goes to long shot of the tour group where Melanie is talking and gesturing with her hands.

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

And now we want to educate and empower our community. And Shell has been a great partner in making sure that the education of the culture here in Louisiana is sustained and championed.

 

[video footage]

Close up of tour group with youthful looking female with short cropped hair on right, stepping back and looking around her with a sense of wonder. Scene then shows Darryl and Melanie in front of tour group, Darryl is gesturing with his hands and Melanie is in support of his discussion. Footage of close-up of Darryl in interview completes this segment.

[Voice: Darryl Hambrick]

When you walk into a museum and you have some kind of experience – that's the most important part about what we do - is creating a place where those experiences come to life.

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Creative Energy EMBRACING the Rhythm of Louisiana, Shell Pecten and State of Louisiana, #MakeTheFuture

[Graphic] River Road African American Museum logo

[Upbeat music]

Shell Music

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Shell Pecten, copyright Shell International 2019

Title: Creative Energy – SUSTAINING The Rhythm of Louisiana / Wetland Watchers Service Learning Program (01-31-19)

Duration: 2:42 minutes

Description:

The Wetland Watchers Service Learning Program began with the dream of public school teacher Barry Guillot and community conservationist Milton Cambre. With financial support and volunteer help from Shell, plus 35 other partners, both an educational program and a park for public enjoyment have been created. By restoring the land and actually bringing students into the LaBranche Wetland’s for hands on learning, an important part of Louisiana’s legacy has been reclaimed. Wetland Watchers Park is one of Louisiana’s largest outdoor classrooms and a shining example of Shell's commitment to making the future sustainable. Shell is proud to help make the future by developing student ambassadors for Louisiana’s wetlands.

Creative Energy – SUSTAINING The Rhythm of Louisiana / Wetland Watchers Service Learning Program (01-31-19) Downloadable Transcript

[Upbeat music]

[video footage]

Students in green Wetland Watcher shirts talking to each other and carrying items to bus for a field trip. Students on bus laughing and eager to reach destination. Close up shot of Barry Guillot in a Wetland Watchers sweat shirt laughing with students. Students in green Wetland Watchers shirts exiting bus.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

When people around the world talk about Louisiana,

[video footage]

Aerial view of Louisiana Wetlands showing bright green cypress trees in water. Another view of cypress trees from water perspective, an egret files in the background.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

they picture beautiful wetlands. We know the whole state isn’t wetlands, but that’s what they picture

[Interview: Barry Guillot]

Barry Guillot on screen wearing green Wetland Watchers polo shirt and gesturing with his hands as he talks.

[Graphic – name title superimposed over Barry on screen]

Barry Guillot, 8^th Grade Teacher and Wetland Watchers Founder

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

and that’s what Louisiana was built on, the fisheries, everything that we have, sportsman paradise.

[video footage]

Close up of an egret standing in a few inches of water, dipping its bill into the water and catching a small fish. Long shot aerial view of a boat traveling in a canal, leaving a wake in the water. Boat is traveling toward a large body of open water.

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Creative Energy SUSTAINING the Rhythm of Louisiana, Shell Pecten and State of Louisiana, #MakeTheFuture

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Wetland Watchers logo

[Music shift to a more contemplative tempo]

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

Where Wetland Watchers Park is today ...

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Map showing location of Wetland Watchers Park in relation to Lake Pontchartrain, Laplace, New Orleans, Interstate 10 and the Mississippi River

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

was the fastest disappearing part of land all along Lake Pontchartrain shore.

[video footage]

Front entrance of Wetland Watchers park showing sign and entry road. Lake Ponchartrain shoreline is on the left and Wetlands Watcher park sign is on the right. Tall structures that look like cypress trees are on either side of the entry road.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

And my students, myself, and our partners transformed that into a beautiful park and what it is today.

[video footage]

An outdoor learning pavilion at Wetland Watchers Park flanked by boardwalks over swamp. Close up of one of the boardwalks going through swamp.

[Voice: Milton Cambre]

All this park was lake.

[video footage]

View of Wetland Watchers Park showing picnic pavilions and play equipment.

[Voice: Milton Cambre]

We built a break water from the jetty to the mouth of the bayou

[video footage]

View of the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain from Wetland Watchers Park showing the rocks that reinforce the shoreline and also showing a small dock over water.

[Voice: Milton Cambre]

So everything you looking out here has been reclaimed land.

[Graphic – name title superimposed over Milton on screen]

Milton Cambre, Conservationist & Wetland Watchers Volunteer

[video footage]

Milton Cambre talking to students in one of the outdoor pavilions at Wetland Watchers Park. Survey graphics are in background and he is holding a rolled-up document as he gestures passionately.

[Voice: Milton Cambre]

If you look out in the lake about 600 foot. That’s where the shoreline was just about 60 years ago.

[video footage]

View from behind Milton as he addresses students in outdoor pavilion. Close up views of student faces as they listen to Milton share his knowledge.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

When people ask about the Wetland Watchers Service Learning program,

[video footage]

Barry Guillot on screen wearing green Wetland Watchers polo shirt and gesturing with his hands as he talks.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

to me it’s really logical to take kids out of the classroom,

[video footage]

Barry Guillot in his school room, gesturing with his hands in front of class. Student are filmed from behind with a stack of text books in foreground. Close up of two students, with one raising their hand to answer a question.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

put them out into the environment and let them learn by doing.

[video footage]

Students on pier at Wetland Watchers Park working with cast nets. Shell volunteer is in background instructing student how to throw the nets. Close up of Diane Maygarden looking into small green microscope viewer. She hands it to a student while explaining what she is looking at.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

Middle school students basically are trying to figure out who they are.

[video footage]

Close up of Diane Maygarden looking into small green microscope viewer. She hands it to a student while explaining what she is looking at. Diane works with another student on dock.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

I hope through Wetland Watchers when I give them the opportunity

[video footage]

Group of four students conducting a water sample test from water in a white bucket with blue test sticks. Close up of student hands holding test strips of paper that has changed color next to a color chart describing the significance of the color.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

to go out and make their community a better place

[video footage]

Small groups of students conducting different types of studies with marsh grass in foreground. Student planting a cypress tree with netting around the trunk.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

I’m hoping this is something that sticks with them for the rest of their life.

[video footage]

Student using eyedropper to conduct water quality test with Save Our Lake Volunteer. Close up of a student examining the trunk of a seedling tree before planting it.

[Music shift to a more upbeat tempo]

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

Shell has been our partner for over 20 years now. And they’ll always hold a special place. Because they were one of our first supporters. They were one of fist to send volunteers out to help. Whenever we called Shell was always there.

[video footage]

Close up of Shell volunteer and Diane Maygarden examining a green plant held in Diane’s hand. Footage from the pier with Shell volunteer working with a cast net and demonstrating how to throw it to students. Shell volunteer looking through what was caught in dip net with students. Students throw cast nets in sync.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

Whenever we called Shell was always there.

[video footage]

Barry on camera in green polo shirt.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

When you are involving so many students with things like this, we need a lot of equipment, a lot of materials to make these activities work.

[video footage]

Close up of a small blue dip net with student hands examining the aquatic life that was captured. Diane Maygarden placing some of the aquatic life into one of the green viewers for closer examination. Students and Shell volunteers leaning over pier and capturing aquatic life in a dip net.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

And so we can dream up all these ideas, but its partners like Shell are the people that make these dreams a reality.

[video footage]

Shell volunteer showing student how to cast net. Two other Shell volunteers are in background. Student successfully casts net into water.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

This program has allowed me to make a bigger difference that I ever could have imagined in their lives and in our community.

[video footage]

Shot of back of Wetland Watchers shirt showing all partner logos. Jeremy Rodriguez demonstrating how deep to plant seedlings. Tree being planted into ground. Student holding corn snake looking at it intently. Another student holding same snake, smiling a little apprehensively.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

I believe education and conservation work together to create change because, the kids have to learn about something to care about it.

[video footage]

Milton Cambre and Barry Guillot talking and laughing together in one of the outdoor pavilions. Barry taps Milton on shoulder as Milton nods his head in agreement. Group of students focused on an animal are to the right. Close up of a student holding two baby alligators about six inches long.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

By giving these students an opportunity to get out in these wetlands and experience it.

[video footage]

Student holding one of the baby alligators, presenting it to another student so they also can touch it.  Student holding one of the baby alligators for the first time with a very animated face expressing amazement.

[Voice: Barry Guillot]

I think that’s how we are sustaining the rhythm of Louisiana.

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Creative Energy SUSTAINING the Rhythm of Louisiana, Shell Pecten and State of Louisiana, #MakeTheFuture

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Wetland Watchers logo

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Special Thanks to:

-         Milton Cambre

-         Dinah Maygarden, UNO, PIES

-         St. Charles Parish Public Schools

-         Harry Hurst Middle School

-         St. Charles Parish Government

-         LA Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry

-         Save Our Lake Foundation

-         Partners of Wetland Watchers

[Upbeat music]

Shell Music

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Shell Pecten, copyright Shell International 2019

Title: Creative Energy – FUELING The Rhythm of Louisiana / Louisiana Youth Seminar (11-25-18)

Duration: 3:20 minutes

Description:

For over 40 years, Shell has been a cornerstone of Louisiana Youth Seminar (LYS). This week-long camp focuses on teaching leadership skills to 300 high school students on the campus of LSU. The goal of developing young leaders aligns with Shell’s belief in making a difference in the world. Shell recognizes that if each and every person helps one another, then as a team, we can make the world a better place. Shell’s support of LYS is an example of Creative Energy Fueling the Rhythm of Louisiana.

Creative Energy – FUELING The Rhythm of Louisiana / Louisiana Youth Seminar (11-25-18) Downloadable Transcript

[LYS has got soul oooo oul, LYS has got soul oooo oul]

[video footage]

Counselors chanting and clapping. Delegates arriving at Kirby Smith Hall. Counselors in red shirts jumping around, helping with the luggage and greeting the delegates.

[Interview: Alberto, LYS Delegate]

My mom dropped me off - a bunch of people in red shirts just started banging on my window, yanking at my car ... and then said hey welcome.

[video footage]

Group shot of counselors helping to unload a bus, dancing and hamming it up for the camera.

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Creative Energy FUELING the Rhythm of Louisiana, Shell Pecten and State of Louisiana

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Louisiana Youth Seminar logo

[male voice over/upbeat techno beat music]

Each summer, over 300 high school students arrive on the campus of LSU. They’re here for the Louisiana Youth Seminar. It’s a week dedicated to teaching leadership skills to some of the brightest young adults across Louisiana and beyond.

[video footage]

Delegates walking from Kirby Smith dorm to LSU Student Union. Natural sound of chants, cheers and laughter. Some delegates hold handmade signs. Delegates file into Student Union. Opening assembly begins with counselors dancing with lots of high energy to set the tone of LYS and welcome the incoming delegates.

[Interview: Chrystell, LYS Delegate]

When I first came to LYS - I was so nervous. Now I kind of feel a little different. I got to know my group. We bonded really well and I had fun.

[video footage]

Footage of opening assembly with Chrystell in frames.  Group cheers and high energy dancing by counselors and delegates.

[male voice over/upbeat techno beat music]

The theme of LYS is No Man is an Island. All of the activities focus on this concept. Students learn through group sessions and guest speakers share experiences. The energy is high and the learning curve steep.

[video footage]

Footage on the back of a red t-shirt that says “No Man is an Island” in white letters. Delegates working together to decorate home rooms are shown. Followed by footage from a team building exercise with multiple delegates on a balance beam having to go from one end to the other without falling off. Delegates are also shown sitting in a circle with a red-shirted counselor in the center participating in an activity. Delegates listen to guest speaker Sharon Weston. Activity with fancy footwork by two delegates is shown. Three delegates move across floor in wheel-barrel fashion.

[Interview: Brennen, LYS Delegate]

There’s a involvement exercise where you just have to talk to somebody from a different group. And I immediately felt a connection with a complete stranger.

[video footage]

Footage of group activities with Brennen in frames

[Interview: Alberto, LYS Delegate]

I feel as if I’m fearless of talking in front of people. I’m more confident.

[Interview: Chrystell, LYS Delegate]

It doesn’t make leaders, it gives you the skills to become a great leader.

[male voice over/upbeat techno beat music]

LYS nurtures students with leadership potential, by helping them believe in themselves and their own talents. A diverse range of students are able to attend LYS, thanks to support from individuals and businesses.

[video footage]

Student in white t-shirt with LYS logo straightening up and speaking passionately. Exaggerated hand and arm motions emphasize what she is saying. Footage of students listening and engaged. Long shot of students in a circle. Students participating in balance beam activity. Long shot of counselors on stage with LYS volunteer in foreground filming skit with phone.

[male voice over/upbeat techno beat music]

Shell is committed to developing young leaders and has been a cornerstone of LYS for more than 40 years.

[video footage]

Downward camera pan shows wide shot of counselors and delegates in circle. Visible on balcony are banners for LYS on the left and Shell logo on the right. Counselors are shown on stage dancing and cheering in front of delegates.

[Interview: Branden, LYS Delegate]

I just want to say LYS is one of the greatest programs ever and I’m so glad you sponsored me. One thing I will definitely take back to my school is just the loving kindness and positive energy they bring here.

[video footage]

Long shot that shows all of kids in the round table discussion with school leaders and Shell Norco General Manager.

[Interview: Kaitlyn, LYS Delegate]

What I learned at LYS is persistence. That leaders no matter how different you are, you always need to learn how to work with people - and keep going toward your goal no matter how many times you fail.

[Interview: Brett Woltjen, Shell Norco General Manager]

Sometimes we have to learn by failure. Sometimes we get to learn from a really neat environment you’ve been at. And I’m sure there was some failure in this ... right? (muffled acknowledgements) I thought so. What that will help you do is grow in life and also open up some leadership opportunities for you as well. Incredible.

[video footage]

Delegates listening to Brett speak. Long shots of all students in round table discussion. Students applaud Brett’s last statement by snapping fingers.

[Interview: Jo Pease, Co-Founder, Louisiana Youth Seminar]

For the 48 years that LYS has existed, the theme has been “No Man Is An Island, No Man Stands Alone.” If each person helps one another, then as a team we can make the world a better place.

[video footage]

Footage from delegates and counselors with arms around each other singing and swaying at close of LYS seminar. Large group shot at end with all of the delegates and counselors spelling out the letters LYS.

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Creative Energy FUELING the Rhythm of Louisiana, Shell Pecten and State of Louisiana

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Louisiana Youth Seminar logo

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[Audio]

Shell jingle

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Shell Pecten centered on a white background

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© Shell International Limited 2018

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Title: Creative Energy - The Rhythm of Louisiana (8-27-18)

Duration: 2:41 minutes

 

Description:

For nearly a century, Shell has been part of Louisiana culture. This partnership is celebrated through the video: Creative Energy, the Rhythm of Louisiana. The resourcefulness of the people, the coordinated processes and the unique location make Louisiana a vital component to this global brand. Discover what makes this relationship sustainable and keeps Shell in sync with the uniqueness of Louisiana.

 

Creative Energy – The Rhythm of Louisiana (8-27-18) Downloadable Transcript

 

[musicians playing upbeat Louisiana jazz music]

jazz music

[video footage]

Musicians playing saxophone, tuba, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, tambourine and snare drum are silhouetted in front of colorful sunset. As camera pans up, it’s revealed that they are on the levee in front of the Mississippi River. Camera moves to close ups of musicians playing instruments in an upbeat and rhythmic style.

 

[voice over]

The rhythm of Louisiana is something you feel deep in your soul

[video footage]

All musicians are in line facing the camera and playing their instruments silhouetted in front of colorful sunset. Sun glints over the should of clarinet player near center.

 

[voice over]

we like to pass a good time

[video footage]

Group of seven people gathered under an oak tree laughing and eating crawfish and corn.

 

[voice over]

and 70 degrees or below is gumbo weather.

[video footage]

Bowl of gumbo in center of screen. Rice is in center surrounded by shrimp gumbo and French bread.

 

[voice over]

Connecting us to the world is the Mississippi River.

[video footage]

Arial long shot of Mississippi River at sunset. You can see river banks on either side of water.

 

[voice over]

Along its banks - industry thrives.

[video footage]

Tanker passing beneath a cable suspension bridge which spans the Mississippi River.

 

[voice over]

Shell has been a part of Louisiana for nearly a century,

[video footage]

Arial long shot of Shell Norco Refinery and Chemical Plant. Tanker at loading dock is in foreground. Industrial plant complex is in background.

 

[voice over]

and we’re stronger than ever.

[video footage]

Close up of a white flag with the Shell logo suspended from a flag pole and rippling with breeze.

 

[upbeat Louisiana jazz music]

jazz music

[video footage]

Musician from side playing trumpet silhouetted in front of colorful sunset and river.

 

[voice over]

Three plants between Baton Rouge

[video footage]

Long shot of Shell Geismar Chemical plant with 8 cows grazing in foreground.

[text displays]

Geismar

 

[voice over]

and New Orleans

[video footage]

Long shot of Shell Convent Refinery with sugarcane being harvested in foreground.

[text displays]

Convent

 

[voice over]

create and refine products that are needed here and all over the world.

[video footage]

Arial shot of Norco Manufacturing Complex with Mississippi River in foreground.

[text displays]

Norco

 

[voice over]

We’re a vital part of a much bigger picture.

[video footage]

Close up of male Shell employee wearing a white hard hat with Shell logo in center. Employee does a hat tip to the camera with his right hand.

 

[voice over]

We can do this because over 4,000 employees

[video footage]

Long shot of two male and two female Shell employees walking toward camera. Background shows the industrial atmosphere of a plant.

 

[voice over]

work safely,

[video footage]

Male Shell employee in a machine shop using high tech equipment.

 

[voice over]

efficiently and

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Female Shell employee turning a valve in industrial setting of a plant.

 

[voice over]

in rhythm.

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Three Shell employees seated in control room in front of a wall of high tech monitors.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music

[video footage]

Close up of a first responder in a hazmat suite securing a hose to the fire truck.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Group of five people with Shell employee in center. Industrial columns of plant and construction on progress in background.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Close up of female Shell employee wearing safety goggles in lab setting. Employee is holding up and looking at a vial of golden color liquid.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

A male and female Shell employee with their backs to the camera. They look at each other and talk. Industrial setting of plant in background.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Female employee reaching overhead, pulling a chain through mechanism with gears. Industrial plant in background.

 

[voice over]

Shell is committed to strengthening the local and state economy in a big way.

[video footage]

A male Shell employee climbs a staircase winding toward the top of a large white storage tank to left of screen. Center of screen has industrial pipes at bottom.

[text displays]

Annual Taxes $228.5 million

 

[voice over]

Our investments support the community, education,

[video footage]

A male Shell employee continues to climb a staircase winding toward the top of a large white storage tank to left of screen. Center of screen has industrial pipes at.

[text displays]

Annual Community Giving $20 million

 

[voice over]

and create thousands of jobs for local contractors.

[video footage]

Group of 20 or so construction workers walk with their backs toward the camera toward an industrial construction project.

 

[voice over]

Under these hardhats you see and feel the creative energy

[video footage]

Five Shell employees walk in a line talking with each other. Camera has low angle with dramatic effect.

 

[voice over]

of every person

[video footage]

Close up of a welder with face shielded and sparks being emitted from torch in machine shop setting.

 

[voice over]

on every shift

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Male Shell employee in machine shop setting approaching a machine to operate.

 

[voice over]

every day.

[video footage]

Female Shell employee talking on hand held radio in high tech control room with monitors.

 

[voice over]

It’s a winning spirit

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First responders dressed in hazmat gear lined up casually in front of fire house. One looks toward camera and smiles.

 

[voice over]

built on the pride of who we are.

[video footage]

Male Shell employees greet each other with a hand shake.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music

[video footage]

Five Shell employees stand and facing camera with American flag in background.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Male Shell employee in control room with monitors.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Three first responders in casual dress in front of fire truck smiling toward camera.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Low angle shot of two female Shell employees. Employee to left is pointing. Sun flare over the shoulder of employee to the right.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Female Shell employee pulling chain through a gear. Industrial plant in background.

 

[background music plays]

instrumental music continues

[video footage]

Group of three Shell employees around control room board.

 

[voice over]

Like a jazz band - we’re men and women working in harmony

[video footage]

Low angle of a female and male Shell employee. Male is pointing.

 

[voice over]

to keep each other and our communities safe.

[video footage]

Five first responders in hazmat gear – various stages of uniform, smiling into camera. Standing in front of three fire trucks.

 

[voice over]

This is where we live

[video footage]

Five Shell employees in hard hats, smiling into camera. Industrial plant in background.

 

[voice over]

and we’re proud to call it home.

[video footage]

Close up of a first responder in gear. Making slight hat tip with a smile toward the camera.

 

 [voice over]

Embracing our culture

[video footage]

Wide shot showing crowd at New Orleans Jazz Fest. Flag with Shell logo blows in foreground.

[text displays]

New Orleans Jazz Festival presented by Shell

 

[voice over]

Sustaining our environment

[video footage]

Arial shot of Louisiana wetlands with 2 motor boats being driven on water.

 

[voice over]

and Fueling the world.

[video footage]

Jet taking off on runway

 

[voice over]

We are Shell Louisiana.

[video footage]

Close up of female Shell employee wearing white hard hat with Shell logo in center. Employee is looking into camera and smiling.

 

[musicians playing upbeat Louisiana jazz music]

jazz music

[video footage]

Various camera angles of Musicians wearing bright yellow shirts with Shell logo on right chest. Camera moves as musicians laugh and play music while facing into golden hour just before sunset.

 

[voice over]

Creative Energy - The Rhythm of Louisiana.

[video footage]

Musicians wearing bright yellow shirts face camera while playing their instruments.

[text displays]

Creative Energy - The Rhythm of Louisiana

 

[recorded sound]

Yeah!

[video footage]

Musicians wearing bright yellow shirts face camera and raise hands in air.

 

[Audio]

Shell jingle

[Graphic]

Shell Pecten centered on a white background

[Text displays]

© Shell International Limited 2018

[Video footage]

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