In 1755, English colonial officials forcibly expel close to 10,000 French-speaking Acadians from their lands in Nova Scotia, lands that have been in the Acadians hands for almost 150 years. This one hour documentary examines the events leading up to the brutal expulsion. Through dramatic re-enctments and interviews with Acadian descendants, it brings to life a human tragedy, one that changed the course of history and established a legacy and culture that lives on to this day.