Katrina Babies
“Our story, after the world stopped watching.”
Synopsis
A first-person account of the short-term and long-term devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, as told by young people who were between the ages of 3 and 19 when the levees broke.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 24, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buckles, Edward Buckles Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Buckles, Audrey Rosenberg, Luther Clement Lam
- Original Score
- Osei Essed
- Original Title
- Katrina Babies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Invisible Pictures, TIME Studios, Creative Control, House of the Young Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buckles, Edward Buckles Jr.
Edward Buckles, Audrey Rosenberg, Luther Clement Lam
Osei Essed
Edward Buckles
Luther Clement Lam, Fiona Otway
Loren Hammonds, Alexa Conway, Eileen Tavarez, Coodie Simmons, Mike Beck
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buckles
Writer
Audrey Rosenberg
Writer
Luther Clement Lam
Writer
Rebecca Teitel
Producer
Audrey Rosenberg
Producer
Edward Buckles
Director
Edward Buckles
Producer
Edward Buckles
Director of Photography
Luther Clement Lam
Editor
Osei Essed
Original Music Composer
Fiona Otway
Editor
Edward Buckles Jr.
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katrina Babies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katrina Babies about?
A first-person account of the short-term and long-term devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, as told by young people who were between the ages of 3 and 19 when the levees broke.
Who directed Katrina Babies?
Katrina Babies was directed by Edward Buckles, Edward Buckles Jr..
Who stars in Katrina Babies?
The principal cast of Katrina Babies includes Calvin Baxter, Arnould Burks, Damaris Calliet, Cierra Chenier, Quintina Thomas Green.
When was Katrina Babies released and how long is it?
Katrina Babies was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Katrina Babies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Katrina Babies was composed by Osei Essed.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Katrina Babies?
Katrina Babies holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).