When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts 2006 August 21

Part 1 of two. Spike Lee examines the monumental struggles faced by New Orleans residents in the aftermath of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Included: interviews with rescue workers, displaced residents, community leaders, government officials, journalists and native celebrities., Using interviews with those at the heart of the catastrophe, Lee also paints a heart-wrenching picture of the loss the people of New Orleans suffered and the bravery and resilience they have shown in rebuilding their lives. Also featuring interviews with a wide range of professionals who experienced the relief effort first-hand, as well as famous figures such as Harry Belafonte, Sean Penn and Kanye West, When The Levees Broke is the definitive story of one of the worst tragedies in American history.