2025 New Orleans Film Festival

Louisiana Shorts: Looking Back, Moving Forward - Katrina Shorts

Expired November 3, 2025 5:59 AM
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In commemoration of Hurricane Katrina and the communities still working to rebuild 20 years later, we offer a block of short films that explore New Orleans then and collectively imagine a way forward for our beloved home.

In the heart of South Louisiana, residents grapple with the relentless onslaught of back-to-back climate disasters. This documentary short explores the complex interplay between these traumatic events and the hidden toll of PTSD — revealing how the wounds of climate change run far deeper than rising waters.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Ben Johnson, Avery White
  • Producer
    Ben Johnson, Avery White
  • Cinematographer
    Ben Johnson
  • Editor
    Jane Geisler
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