When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

Documentary

2006, Show

Spike Lee's award-winning documentary follows the events that preceded and followed Hurricane Katrina's catastrophic passage through New Orleans in 2005.

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Season 1

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8.5

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Critic Season 1 William Thomas

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In making such a universal tragedy out of such a local scandal, Lee may just have made the greatest film of his brilliant career.

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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is a powerful and intimate documentary series that examines the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans and its residents. Through personal stories and raw footage, the film exposes the heartbreaking realities of those who lived through the disaster and the failures of the government and society that left them behind. With a keen eye for detail and a deep sense of empathy, director Spike Lee crafts a narrative that is both deeply moving and thought-provoking, offering a nuanced portrayal of hope, loss, and resilience in the face of tragedy.

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