hurricane katrina, 2005

Four acts document distinct perspectives on the pivotal events that preceded and followed Katrina's passage through New Orleans, a catastrophe during which the divide between race and class lines has never been more pronounced.

Presents a collection of full-color illustrated photographs depicting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi in August 2005.

An exploration of hurricanes that provides accounts of individuals who have survived one, explains what causes them, and discusses related disaster prevention and safety procedures.

In New Orleans' Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, who can see spirits, and her adopted grandmother have no choice but to stay and weather the storm as Hurricane Katrina bears down upon them.

A picture book that recounts the true story of eight bottlenose dolphins and their trainers who survived the devastating Hurricane Katrina.

Twelve-year-old Miles Shaw goes to live with his father, a jazz musician, in New Orleans, and together they survive the horrors of Hurricane Katrina in the Superdome, learning about each other and growing closer through their painful experiences.

A review of the days that led up to Hurricane Katrina and the storm itself, which devastated the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, and flooded New Orleans. Exposes critical failures in preparation and engineering that led to the disaster. Also looks at the forces behind hurricanes and the latest technology for tracking and predicting them. Includes storm footage and eyewitness testimony.

Twelve-year-old Li'l T and his family face great losses caused by Hurricane Katrina, including leaving Buddy, their very special, three-legged dog, behind when they must evacuate.

Recounts the true stories of dedicated organizations and volunteers who risked their lives to save animals after Hurricane Katrina and reunite them with their owners.