Venice, La., is facing extinction. The small fishing community, located just 50 miles away from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, is in jeopardy, as the BP oil spill has put the livelihood of the residents in danger. The people of Venice are now left with a difficult choice. Do they stay and risk their health for the sake of their history and culture? Or do they give up their jobs, their community and their heritage in an effort to flee the lasting effects of the oil spill? Camera and Sound by Jessey Dearing, Lauren Frohne, Elena Rue, Mike Ehrlich Edited by Jessey Dearing Graphics by Amanda Loy Interviews by Jessey Dearing and Lauren Frohne