Review of Trouble the Water (2008) by Nyk P — 30 May 2009
As I began watching Trouble the Water, I found myself transported back to 2005, watching the bungling, horrific response to Katrina, and I found myself stunned all over again that anyone could still support Bush in the wake of it all - a feeling I still hold today.
The documentary itself is magnificent for its first half, as we get a survivor's view of Katrina. There's something compelling about the way it all unfolds, and its ground zero sense of the event makes for powerful viewing.
The movie's second half is less focused and less cohesive, following Scott and Kim as they attempt to rebuild and survive afterwards. In the end, I didn't find Trouble the Water as effective or emotional as Lee's When the Levees Broke, but it still makes for a fascinating companion piece, bringing a more personal sense of the events to Lee's more global view.
This review of Trouble the Water (2008) was written by Nyk P on 30 May 2009.
Trouble the Water has generally received very positive reviews.
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