Trouble the Water
"It's not about a hurricane. It's about America."
Originally released in 2008. Trouble the Water is a documentary film. directed by Tia Lessin.
Starring Scott Rogers, George W. Bush, and Michael Brown
Synopsis
"Trouble the Water" takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. The film opens the day before the storm makes landfall--just blocks away from the French Quarter but far from the New Orleans that most tourists knew. Kimberly Rivers Roberts, an aspiring rap artist, is turning her new video camera on herself and her Ninth Ward neighbors trapped in the city. Weaving an insider's view of Katrina with a mix of verité and in-your-face filmmaking, it is a redemptive tale of self-described street hustlers who become heroes--two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Scott Rogers
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Julie Chen
as Self - Reporter (archive footage)
Ray Nagin
as Self (archive footage)
Brian Nobles
as Self
Wink Rivers
as Self
Scott Roberts
as Self
Larry Sims
as Self - Resident
Shepard Smith
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Elsewhere Films
- Louverture Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trouble the Water about?
"Trouble the Water" takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. The film opens the day before the storm makes landfall--just blocks away from the French Quarter but far...
Who directed Trouble the Water?
Trouble the Water was directed by Tia Lessin.
How long is Trouble the Water?
Trouble the Water has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Trouble the Water released?
Trouble the Water was released on January 20, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trouble the Water?
The main cast of Trouble the Water includes Scott Rogers, George W. Bush, Michael Brown, Julie Chen, Ray Nagin.