In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire (Armand Assante) is the informal spokesman for his citizens, who don't see eye to eye with local racists who wish to eradicate all Cajuns.

Roughly halfway through Armand, the debut feature from Norwegian ... If it also seems like damning the showcase that's allowed her to go full Gena Rowlands with faint praise, well….