Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans (2025)

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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.

Director: Nick Clarke Powell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Production: ITN Productions, Albert Sustainable Production
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans about?
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.
Who directed Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans was directed by Nick Clarke Powell.
Who stars in Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans stars Richard Pepple.
How long is Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans is a Documentary film.
Where was Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans produced?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans was produced in United Kingdom.