When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

directed by Spike Lee

A thorough cinematic analysis of the event's socioeconomic, ecological and political conditions. A mix of on-site interviews with residents and sit-down sessions with experts, Lee's film critiques managerial ineptitude without neglecting the pain and hope of everyday people. More at hbo.com/docs/programs/whentheleveesbroke

2006, color, 4 hours, USA