VividSimon Simply Perfect

VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Matrixiole Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

Haven Kaycee It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

asc85 I'm certainly no Michael Moore fan, and had I known he was involved in this film, I probably would have passed on it. But I'm very glad I saw it, as it was powerful, shocking and heartbreaking. Of course I knew what happened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, but the self-shot footage as well as some of the personal interviews were new ground for me and in most cases, quite heartbreaking.Maybe I liked this film so much because I focused on what I saw, and divorced this from the politics and racism that some people want to see in this movie. The government's response (including African-American mayor Ray Nagin, who didn't plan for having buses to evacuate people who didn't have cars) showed complete incompetence. If anyone thinks the lack of response was racially motivated, come see how great and fast the government response was in New Jersey and New York after Hurricane Sandy. Sadly, the government talks a big game, but can't step up when we need their help. I believe there were lessons learned by the government with Katrina and Sandy, and future responses will be the better for it. But who wants to be a part of terrible disasters like this again?

tladams66 This is a must see movie by all God's children around the world. It a secret the US Government would like to hide. This movie gives an honest and compiling account on how all of us can prepare and respond to natural disasters. The US Government did and continues to fail the citizens of New Orleans. However, this movie also focuses upon the inner faith and strength the citizens of New Orleans have. I pray this documentary gets maximum exposure. People from around the world need to see a true and accurate account of what occurred before, during and after Hurricane Katrina. It is my hope that people and government's from around the world take note of how to prepare for natural disasters.

s-p-a-simon As an Eropean, and never been in USA, I was shocked by seeing the people that live in the shown flooded areas. I wish there were subtitles all the way cause none was to be understood!!! . Sure, everyone knows about the failures during this drama of the Bush government, no question about that, but i do think many could of thought of leaving the neighborhoods and...taking there responsibilities with them, such as.....DOGS and other animals!!!!They were warned and informed all the time and they saw TV.(Amazing how the narrators of this documentary treat their dogs after leaving them on their own) Many did take their animals i am sure...but not in those areas, i bet they do dogfights too if you see the cages and the type of breed of dogs) What a poverty what misery people in New Orleans..i thought i was watching people from Johannesburg South Africa.I am not surprised that a combination of lack of the government help and the kind of people, drugs dealers junkies etc etc that were hit, lead to this catastrophic aftermath.I always wanted to see New Orleans but i think i will skip after seeing this documentary. No good, its is one big crying and lashing out and NOT looking at own responsibilities and listening to warnings by the government. Evacuation order means evacuation...better walk miles out if the city in DRY streets then with water up to your shoulders.And the junkie that died in the house was walking around half dead before Kartina stroked. If they care so much about their neighbors and friends..they should of invited him into there home, was to be expected the man would not survive.The docu became very boring and doesn't deserve an Oscar for sure in my humble opinion.I hope there was some sort of animal rescue drifter Katrina struck but i guess not cause the people were abounded themselves

Rucker A worthwhile trip through the disturbing events of Katrina, an honest film, even if on occasion not so subtly directing its viewers towards particular and easily-held opinions.There are several striking images in the film, including a recording of a 911 call in which an woman requesting help can't get out of her attic which is flooding. The 911 attendant has to inform her that there is no help at this time, and the victim replies, "So I'm going to die?" Silence on the other end of the line.It seems like the majority of the film is snatched from the video camera of a survivor, as such the footage can be, well, not professional, but in the end it doesn't matter, perhaps even adding to the realism. It turns out that the couple filming is a set of intriguing characters with admirable qualities. They are from the ninth ward, a poor section of New Orleans hit hardest by the storm, yet for those of us without that much contact with society's underbelly or the semi-destitute, they will probably surprise you with their values, intelligence, resolve and resourcefulness.The strength of the film for me was not in any attempts at blame or inciting anger at a lack of assistance and the seeming complacency of leadership, but in a reflection on the human struggle, manifested through an inspiring family, and in a basic reminder to examine, nourish, and befriend your own community.