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20251h 6mUnited Kingdom

Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans

Synopsis

A look at the tropical cyclone that hit the American city in August 2005, the largest hurricane to ever make landfall in the US, with more than a thousand lives lost during it. The documentary immerses viewers in extraordinary archive footage, going minute by minute and hour by hour through the devastation that was escalated by failed flood barriers and a poor government response. It was the costliest storm in US history, and its effects are still felt today.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-21

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nick Clarke Powell
Original Title
Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 6m
Production Studios
ITN Productions, Albert Sustainable Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick Clarke Powell

Producers

Mike Griffiths

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Nick Clarke Powell

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What is Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans about?

A look at the tropical cyclone that hit the American city in August 2005, the largest hurricane to ever make landfall in the US, with more than a thousand lives lost during it. The documentary immerses viewers in extraordinary archive footage, going minute by minute and hour by hour through the devastation that was escalated by failed flood barriers and a poor government response. It was the costliest storm in US history, and its effects are still felt today.

Who directed Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?

Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans was directed by Nick Clarke Powell.

Who stars in Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans?

The principal cast of Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans includes Richard Pepple.

When was Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans released and how long is it?

Katrina: The Hurricane That Drowned New Orleans was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.