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A look at the tropical cyclone that hit the American city in August 2005, the largest hurricane to ever make landfall in the US, with more than a thousand lives lost during it. The documentary immerses viewers in extraordinary archive footage, going minute by minute and hour by hour through the devastation that was escalated by failed flood barriers and a poor government response. It was the costliest storm in US history, and its effects are still felt today.
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Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans
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How long is Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans has a runtime of 1h 6m (1 hour and 6 minutes).
Who directed Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans was directed by Nick Clarke Powell and released in 2025.
What genre is Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans is a Documentary film (2025).
Who stars in Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
The cast of Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans includes Richard Pepple.
