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Hurricane on the Bayou

Year

2020

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

42m

Rating

NR

CC

Performers

Meryl Streep

Directed By

Greg MacGillivray

Publication Information

Dreamscape Media

Summary

This beautiful documentary takes viewers on a breathtaking tour of one of the most vibrant places in America: the Louisiana bayou and the city of New Orleans. Here, in the region's bountiful coastal wetlands, alligators, humans and other wildlife have lived in harmony for centuries. Experience a place overflowing with life, love, music, natural beauty-and hurricanes. Narrated by Meryl Streep, Hurricane on the Bayou offers a sweeping portrayal of one of the most powerful hurricanes of all time – Hurricane Katrina – and how wildlife and citizens came together after the tragedy to begin a period of rebuilding. Featuring New Orleans music legends Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier and Amanda Shaw.

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