Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse
“Rockey Vaccarella, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, travels from Louisiana to Washington, D.C., to deliver a message to President George W. Bush.”
Synopsis
On August 29, 2005, Rockey Vaccarella rode out Hurricane Katrina on his roof by holding on to a rope for 4 hours. Rockey and his family lost everything but he refused to give up. Nearly one year after surviving the worst natural disaster in the history of America, Rockey set out on a mission to deliver a message to the President of the United States. Even when most people thought he was crazy, Rockey hooked up his FEMA trailer and journeyed from Louisiana to the White House. By the time he arrived in the nation's capitol, Rockey had captured the attention of America and much of the world. FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU is the true story of an unforgettable man who believes that anything is possible.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Scaffidi
- Original Title
- Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Ghost Rider Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Scaffidi
Steven Scaffidi, Angel Albright, Ronnie LeBoeuf, Ramiro 'Melo' Flores, Sal Gambino
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Scaffidi
Director
Steven Scaffidi
Producer
Angel Albright
Producer
Ronnie LeBoeuf
Producer
Ramiro 'Melo' Flores
Producer
Richard Remppel
Producer
Ana Scaffidi
Producer
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What is Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse about?
On August 29, 2005, Rockey Vaccarella rode out Hurricane Katrina on his roof by holding on to a rope for 4 hours. Rockey and his family lost everything but he refused to give up. Nearly one year after surviving the worst natural disaster in the history of America, Rockey set out on a mission to deliver a message to the President of the United States. Even when most people thought he was crazy, Rockey hooked up his FEMA trailer and journeyed from Louisiana to the White House. By the time he arrived in the nation's capitol, Rockey had captured the attention of America and much of the world. FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU is the true story of an unforgettable man who believes that anything is possible.
Who directed Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse?
Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse was directed by Steven Scaffidi.
Who stars in Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse?
The principal cast of Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse includes Rockey Vaccarella, George W. Bush, Blackie Campo, Mabel Campo, Richard Remppel.
When was Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse released and how long is it?
Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.