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Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans (2025)

Movie 66 min

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.

Nick Clarke Powell Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 24, 2025
Runtime
66 min
Language
Studio
ITN Productions, Albert Sustainable Production

Cast

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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.
When was Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans released?
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans is a 2025 documentary film.
Where can I watch Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?
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