Beasts of the Southern Wild is a visually stunning independent film directed by Benh Zeitlin. Set in a fictional Louisiana bayou community called the Bathtub, the film follows a young girl named Hushpuppy as she navigates the challenges of her environment and confronts the impending threat of a catastrophic storm. Beasts of the Southern Wild is a poetic and magical film that explores themes of resilience, community, and the power of imagination in the face of adversity.