Trouble the Water

This documentary was released in 2008 and was an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary. This was filmed just before, during and after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2006. It stars Kimberly Rivers Roberts, an aspiring rap artist and ex-drug dealer and her husband Scott Roberts. Kimberly and Scott filmed themselves and their neighbors trying to survive the hurricane and the aftermath. They filmed while they were in their attic trying to survive the storm. They lived in the Ninth Ward, which was the area of New Orleans that was hit the hardest by the storm and the brokens levees. Kimberly and Scott continued to film the coming weeks as they struggled to find shelter and help from the government. Their struggle was like so many others in that area. Below is a picture of Kimberly and Scott outside of their home in the Ninth Ward.



There are several reasons to watch this documentary and become more educated about Hurricane Katrina and the mess that is still being cleaned up 5 years later. This film shows people how difficult of a time that was for the citizens of New Orleans and the tragedy that struck their homes. Another issue is that New Orleans continues to suffer from the devastation caused by this storm. The city still needs help, but many have forgotten about their needs. It is important that New Orleans continues to get help and by watching this documentary the audience is able to see why. Below is a link to watch the trailer for Trouble the Water and learn more about the affects Hurricane Katrina left behind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq426VjZD1E