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Katrina Babies 2022
Katrina Babies is a 2022 documentary film directed by Edward Buckles Jr.. It examines the experiences of children who lived through Hurricane Katrina and how the disaster's consequences affected young people in New Orleans. The film debuted at the Tribeca Festival on June 14, 2022 and became available on HBO Max on August 24, 2022.
The project was initially revealed on August 26, 2021, marking the 16-year anniversary since Hurricane Katrina occurred. New Orleans-based director Edward Buckles Jr. was 13 years old during the storm and its early aftermath. He dedicated seven years to recording stories of his childhood friends who endured the hurricane as kids. His work draws from local oral tradition practices to help with recovery and preserves the resilience and spirit of his hometown.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Edward Buckles Jr.
- Writer
- Edward Buckles Jr., Luther Clement Lam, Audrey Rosenberg
- Producer
- Edward Buckles Jr., Audrey Rosenberg, Rebecca Teitel
- Cinematography
- Edward Buckles Jr.
- Editing
- Fiona Otway, Luther Clement Lam
- Music
- Osei Essed
Details
- Production
- Invisible Pictures, Time Studios
- Distributor
- HBO
