Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans
Synopsis
Thousands of New Orleans residents were forced to evacuate when Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005; filmed a year later, this compelling documentary shows how some of the city's poorest residents were still trying to find their way home. Investigative reporter Greg Palast interviews scores of storm victims, from separated families to people who lost everything, and finds that the common thread is that they all just want to return home.
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June 5, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Palast
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Palast
- Original Title
- Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- The Disinformation Company, Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Palast
Greg Palast
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Greg Palast
Director
Greg Palast
Writer
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What is Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans about?
Thousands of New Orleans residents were forced to evacuate when Hurricane Katrina struck in August 2005; filmed a year later, this compelling documentary shows how some of the city's poorest residents were still trying to find their way home. Investigative reporter Greg Palast interviews scores of storm victims, from separated families to people who lost everything, and finds that the common thread is that they all just want to return home.
Who directed Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans?
Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans was directed by Greg Palast.
Who stars in Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans?
The principal cast of Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans includes Greg Palast.
When was Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans released and how long is it?
Big Easy to Big Empty: The Untold Story of the Drowning of New Orleans was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 30m.