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By Melissa Camacho
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Cajun shrimpers drink, curse, and struggle for survival.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
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What's the Story?
RAGIN' CAJUNS follows six Venice, Louisiana, shrimp boat captains risking everything they have save their way of life. The captains, Timothy "Blimp" Chermane, Kip Marquize, Waylon Buras, Acy Cooper, his son Trae, and future son-in-law Dardar, work the three-month white shrimp season as hard as they can in hopes catching enough seafood to support themselves and their families. But the damage done by Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill has devastated the former $150 million industry, and it is all that these shrimpers can do to catch what they need to make a profit. From treacherous waters and mechanical failures to harvesting contaminated sea life, each captain faces challenges in order to keep their small town thriving and to keep the Cajun shrimping tradition alive for future generations.
Is It Any Good?
The show takes a voyeuristic look at the life of the Cajun shrimper, the existence of which continues to be threatened by natural and man-made disasters. Details about the shrimping process are also offered. Adding to this are some larger-than-life personalities and drama created by rivalries between the fishermen.
Viewers who like this sort of job-oriented reality fare will find it entertaining, but the series can also be viewed as a story of cultural survival. It is also a strong warning about the long-term impact the destruction of our natural resources is having on the livelihood and culture of a region.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the Cajun community. What is this ethnic group's history? What are some of the stereotypes that exist about this group? Do shows like this one perpetuate these stereotypes? Or do they simply let audiences get to learn a bit more about their community?
Why do you think these men agreed to be on this show? What kind of benefits might they get from doing a show like this? Are there any potential drawbacks?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 17, 2012
- Cast : Acy Cooper , Kip Marquize , Timothy Chermane
- Network : Discovery Channel
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : STEM
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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