Trouble the Water(2008)
It's not about a hurricane. It's about America.
Trouble the Water Synopsis
"Trouble the Water" takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. The film opens the day before the storm makes landfall--just blocks away from the French Quarter but far from the New Orleans that most tourists knew. Kimberly Rivers Roberts, an aspiring rap artist, is turning her new video camera on herself and her Ninth Ward neighbors trapped in the city. Weaving an insider's view of Katrina with a mix of verité and in-your-face filmmaking, it is a redemptive tale of self-described street hustlers who become heroes--two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning.
Trouble the Water (2008) is a documentary film directed by Carl Deal, released on January 20, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Scott Rogers, George W. Bush, Michael Brown and Julie Chen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Deal
- Producers:
- Tia Lessin, Carl Deal
- Cinematographer:
- PJ Raval
- Composer:
- Neil Davidge
- Production:
- Elsewhere Films, Louverture Films
- Status:
- Released
Trouble the Water (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Trouble the Water before you stream it.
Trouble the Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Scott Rogers
Scott Rogers
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
- Michael Brown
Michael Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Julie Chen
as Self - Reporter (archive footage)
- Ray Nagin
Ray Nagin
as Self (archive footage)
- Brian Nobles
Brian Nobles
as Self
- Wink Rivers
Wink Rivers
as Self
- Scott Roberts
Scott Roberts
as Self
- Larry Sims
Larry Sims
as Self - Resident
Shepard Smith
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Kimberly Rivers Roberts
Kimberly Rivers Roberts
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Carl Deal, produced by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal.
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Trouble the Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 31 ratings.
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Trouble the Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trouble the Water online?
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Trouble the Water (2008) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Trouble the Water?
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The main cast of Trouble the Water (2008) includes Scott Rogers, George W. Bush, Michael Brown, Julie Chen and Ray Nagin. The film was directed by Carl Deal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trouble the Water released?
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Trouble the Water was released on January 20, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Trouble the Water worth watching?
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Trouble the Water (2008) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Trouble the Water?
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