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Trouble the Water (2008)

Trouble the Water (2008)
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Relegated to the role of refugees in their own country the moment the levees broke, New Orleans residents Kimberly and Scott Roberts document their harrowing struggle against the forces of nature and the evils of man as they nobly attempt to rebuild their lives amidst one of the greatest natural disasters ever to befall the United States. Kimberly Rivers Roberts is a musician and filmmaker who was living in New Orleans with her husband, Scott, when the force of Hurricane Katrina transformed their once-happy hometown into a waterlogged wasteland. In the aftermath of the disaster, the nightly news was filled with images of looting and chaos. Now, as the masses finally receive the opportunity to witness events from an insider's perspective, it quickly becomes apparent that the rampaging waters were only the beginning of the problem, and that the ineptitude of the government and the media in dealing with the disaster did nearly as much damage to New Orleans as the forces of Mother Nature. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Carl Deal, Tia Lessin, (more)
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Synopsis of Trouble the Water

Relegated to the role of refugees in their own country the moment the levees broke, New Orleans residents Kimberly and Scott Roberts document their harrowing struggle against the forces of nature and the evils of man as they nobly attempt to rebuild their lives amidst one of the greatest natural disasters ever to befall the United States. Kimberly Rivers Roberts is a musician and filmmaker who was living in New Orleans with her husband, Scott, when the force of Hurricane Katrina transformed their once-happy hometown into a waterlogged wasteland. In the aftermath of the disaster, the nightly news was filled with images of looting and chaos. Now, as the masses finally receive the opportunity to witness events from an insider's perspective, it quickly becomes apparent that the rampaging waters were only the beginning of the problem, and that the ineptitude of the government and the media in dealing with the disaster did nearly as much damage to New Orleans as the forces of Mother Nature. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
Tia Lessin, Carl Deal
Producer(s):
Amir Bar-Lev, Tia Lessin, Carl Deal
Categories:
Special Interest, Documentary
Trouble the Water Awards:
  • 2008 - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Documentary
  • 2008 - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Documentary
  • 2008 - Full Frame Documentary Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize
  • 2008 - Sundance Film Festival - Documentary Grand Jury Prize
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    Rai W.

    Despite the arguments about how these individuals lived their lives before and after the hurricane, the movie put real faces to things I only heard about in the news. After watching the movie, I felt more connected to the event itself as opposed to just listening about it on the news and media broadcasts. There was a chain of events that went wrong on all fronts from government responce and tactics to people not reacting to the warnings; it is a shame that so many people died - regardless of what one feels about their life style. Even the prisoners deserved better than being left to die in an unguarded prison. This is surely a thought provoking documentary. I do not see a rating on this film but it uses heavy profanity and has unpleasant scenes - Treat it as "R" rated if concerned about watching it with children.

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    Jane M.

    Very difficult to watch, partly from the content, but also the amatuerish video. It did have some interesting parts, though.

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    Alan and Lyra J.

    Amazing. What a gripping documentary/story. A talented woman, who found her gift, perhaps, out of this disaster. Thanks to the producers who helped her make the documentary a reality.

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