Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time

Season 1

TV-14

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Offers the most intimate and profound exploration into the wide-ranging impacts of the Hurricane Katrina disaster to date. Weaving together critical moments of the crisis and the past events that precipitated it, the series delivers an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal, political and societal fallout.

Where to Watch Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time • Season 1

5 Episodes

The Coming Storm
E1
The Coming StormIt's a typically vibrant New Orleans summer when Hurricane Katrina looms. Sitting in the bullseye of a Category 5, the city faces a reality check. With a delayed evacuation order, many are trapped and forced to brace for the storm's fury.
Worst Case Scenario
E2
Worst Case ScenarioNew Orleans floods after the levees breach. Residents try to evacuate, rescue efforts begin, and a chaotic atmosphere sets in.
A Desperate Place
E3
A Desperate PlaceRescues persist as thousands are trapped at home, with others ushered to the Superdome. Stories of resilience emerge amid media focus on violence.
Shoot to Kill
E4
Shoot to KillGen. Honoré leads rescue efforts post-Katrina amid pressure to use force. Evacuees face discrimination, and tensions rise as violence increases.
Wake Up Call
E5
Wake Up CallNew Orleans' resilient residents exit the city, forming part of the Katrina diaspora. As they navigate the uncertainty of how and when they might restore their lives, a plan for a new New Orleans takes shape.