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When the Levees Broke DVD Spike Lee 3 Disc Documentary Sealed
When the Levees Broke DVD Spike Lee 3 Disc Documentary Sealed
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When the Levees Broke DVD Spike Lee 3 Disc Documentary
Brand new and sealed. A powerful 3-disc documentary from Spike Lee, capturing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the experiences of New Orleans residents and the failures that deepened an already catastrophic disaster.
Some treasures at Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Others are here because they belonged to my dad and formed part of a collection shaped by his genuine love of cinema, history and stories that gave a voice to real people.
Dad was an actor and scriptwriter who understood the importance of listening to people and preserving the truth behind major events. His collection included documentaries that looked beyond headlines and statistics to the human lives affected by decisions, injustice and social change.
Directed by Spike Lee, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts examines the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the catastrophic flooding that followed the failure of the levee system in New Orleans.
Through interviews with residents, survivors, journalists, politicians, engineers and emergency workers, the documentary records both the immediate devastation and the anger surrounding the official response. It gives particular attention to the people whose homes, communities and lives were changed forever.
Rather than treating the disaster as spectacle, Spike Lee allows those directly affected to tell their own stories. The result is an emotional, detailed and deeply human account of loss, resilience, inequality and institutional failure.
An important sealed documentary collection for viewers interested in modern American history, Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans and powerful real-life storytelling.
About This DVD
DVD | 3-Disc Edition | Region 2 | Certificate 15
- Title: When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
- Year: 2006
- Director: Spike Lee
- Language: English
- Format: Feature-length documentary
- Genre: History, society, politics and real events
- Themes: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, loss, resilience, inequality and government response
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Film Content Information
This documentary contains upsetting footage and testimony relating to Hurricane Katrina, flooding, death, displacement, bereavement, poverty and government failure.
The material is presented in a serious documentary context and may be distressing for some viewers. Please follow the stated age classification.
Brand New and Sealed Information
This 3-disc DVD edition is brand new and sealed in its original packaging. Please ensure your equipment is compatible with Region 2 DVDs before purchasing.
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