Come Hell and High Water — A Hard Look at Katrina’s Reality

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water is a powerful and eye-opening documentary. It’s not just emotional—it actually explains what really happened during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.

Watching the news twenty years ago, I never fully understood the scope of what was going on. This documentary puts all the pieces together.

Media Manipulation and Misleading Narratives

What struck me most was the manipulation of the narrative. The people were often portrayed as criminals instead of as desperate victims fighting for survival.

In my country, the news back then kept repeating how “desperate” those people were, but never explained the full context or how deeply they had been failed. Seeing the truth now is shocking.

The Dome: A Scene of Desperation

The “dome” part is terrifying. The way people were herded and treated felt inhuman — like cattle.

Once again, politics took priority over people’s lives.

Moments of Humanity Amid Chaos

One of the most memorable moments is when a general (or military officer) ordered authorities to lower their weapons. That scene hit hard.

People were starving, dehydrated, and suffering — and the response was to point guns at them? It’s beyond comprehension.

Powerful Testimonies and Hard Truths

The third and final episode, which focused on personal testimonies, can be hard to watch.

I didn’t believe at the time that race had such a huge role in the response. “They saved only white people?” I thought that couldn’t be possible — but after seeing the evidence, I’m not so sure anymore.

It’s heartbreaking and deeply disturbing.

The Lingering Wounds of Katrina

Even after twenty years, New Orleans still bears the scars. Some people never returned, and probably never will. It’s a trauma that lives on.

Overall, “Katrina: Come Hell and High Water” is an excellent documentary — honest, raw, and necessary. If you think you know what happened during Katrina, watch this. You might realize, like I did, that you didn’t know the full story at all.

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