Twenty years ago, one of the U.S.’s most devastating and destructive natural disasters Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans , Louisiana, and changed the city’s story forever. The gut-wrenching series of events resulted in mass destruction and endless pain, but has spawned countless stories of immense courage, resilience, and bravery.

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the historic event, filmmakers have continued their never-ending mission to make sure those stories live on. Some documentaries were filmed just a few months after the devastation, capturing the raw emotion as shock still settled in. Other projects were produced nearly two decades afterward, equipped with a widened lens of the storm’s aftermath. The productions give insight into how residents have tried to rebuild

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