"Forgotten on the Bayou" doesn't look or feel like a documentary; in spirit and tone, it's the closest thing I've seen to a classic Frank Capra movie...except it's all true. This David and Goliath story, much like its hero, Rocky Vaccarella, is a real one-of-a-kind. Fresh, funny, and wildly entertaining, "Forgotten on the Bayou" plays out like a Michael Moore film with one major difference: You don't feel depressed or cynical exiting the theater; you feel elated."
- David Dubos, Movie Talk
"Not a dry eye in my house during the viewing. Rockey is truly an incredible individual and those that backed him and believed in him are no less heroic. Congratulations is not an adequate word. No words are adequate. It is truly the most remarkable documentary I have ever seen."
-Garland Robinette, WWL Radio Personality
"Rockey's road leads to inspiring film. (Director) Scaffidi positions the film as an inspirational story, a statement about what one person can accomplish if he puts his mind to it. It also bares an undeniable relevance, given all the work that still must be done."
- Mike Scott, Movie Critic - Times Picayune
"Inspiring movie...This picture presented the heart and sould of the folks in St. Bernard Parish."
- Chairman Donald Powell, Head of Gulf Coast Rebuilding
"In over 24 years I've never seen a response like this. It was electric. Everyone stood up to give Rockey a standing ovation - a hug, a kiss, a handshake, they asked for autographs. It was like Mick Jager walked into the building. It was amazing!"
- Andy Friedenberg, Director of the San Diego Cinema Society
"The audience really responded to the film. It's great when you can bring a project from New Orleans to a fest in the northeast part of the country and people respond."
- William Ostroff, Philadelphia Film Festival Director
"The film was spectacular!
-Charmaine Neville, Award-Winning Entertainer
AWARDS
NEWS AND UPDATES
CHATEAU GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB TO HOST A UNIQUE SPECIAL EVENT ON THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA
People will share inspirational and uplifting stories, including special guest, Mr. Herbert Gettridge. 
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more"ROCKEY" REALITY TELEVISION SERIES TO BE PITCHED TO NETWORKS Agent Phil Irvin of Rebel Entertainment Partners has put together a deal with Emmy winning Producer/Director Scott Messick to develop and produce the "Rockey" Reality Television Series. (more)
ROCKEY INTERVIEWS NEW ORLEANIANS AS HURRICANE GUSTAV APPROACHES "Forgotten on the Bayou" star, Rockey Vaccarella, traveled throughout the city of New Orleans interviewing people on the street just days before Hurricane Gustav hit the Louisiana coast. Sept. 8, 2008
GHOST RIDER PICTURES PAYS TRIBUTE TO BLACKIE CAMPO, legendary Louisiana Bayou fisherman who passed away on Thursday, July 10th at the age of 90... (more)
“FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU” WINS PHILADELPHIA AND OZONE FILM FESTIVALS October 18, 2007
On Friday night, October 6, an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 400 people showed up to see this outstanding film by Louisiana filmmaker Steven Scaffidi- the largest turnout for any single screening. (more...)
(more...)"FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU" SCREENING AT THE OZONE FILM FESTIVAL October 1, 2007 (more...)
"FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU" SCREENS FOR A STANDING ROOM ONLY CROWD AT NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE August 31, 2007 (more...)
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"Forgotten on the Bayou" Movie Trailer
This is the official movie trailer for the award winning film "Forgotten on the Bayou". The film has won for best documentary feature film at many of the best film festivals in America.
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San Diego Cinema Society Praises Film
The Director of the San Diego Cinema Society praises the award-winning film "Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey's Mission to the White House". The film drew over 600 people at a recent screening and received 2 standing ovations.
AUDIENCES IN SAN DIEGO GIVE "ROCKEY" TWO STANDING OVATIONS
"Forgotten On The Bayou" recently was invited to screen at a special event held by the Cinema Society of San Diego. The film was a hit and the over 600 people who showed up for the screening gave the film and Rockey two standing ovations. Society Director Andy Friedenberg said: "In nearly 25 years we've screened many great films and I've never seen this kind of reaction." To read audience comments, click here
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TRAILER & AUDIENCE REACTION
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a GHOST RIDER PICTURES PRODUCTION
"When you have a dream and hope, get up and go do it."
Rockey Vaccarella, Hurricane Survivor and Dreamer
You can
do it Rock!
'cause frankly,
I'm out of here!
Mr. President,
the job's not done. Don't forget about us.
Click to Play: Forgotten on the Bayou features the original soundtrack, "This Ole Highway". Words by Steven Scaffidi, Music by Terry Lee Ryan, Performed by Scott Landry and Suzie Krammer.
Winner of the prestigious Humanitarian Vision Award
- Newport Beach Film Festival
