Hurricane on the Bayou [Blu-ray]

Jun 14, 2010 05:31:37

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A powerfully moving large format film unlike any other, Hurricane on the Bayou carries audiences behind today's news headlines on a journey deep into the soul-stirring heart of Louisiana - before, during and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Narrated by Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep and driven by a rousing jazz, blues and gospel-fueled soundtrack featuring music legends Fats Domino, Aaron Neville, Dr. John and many more, Hurricane on the Bayou is both a haunting document of a storm's human effects and a compelling call to restore Louisiana's wetlands, rebuild New Orleans, and honor the place where America's most vibrant home-grown culture was born.

Unfolding against the poignant backdrop of the most costly natural disaster in America's history, MacGillivray Freeman's IMAX cameras follow a group of four musicians, both legendary and rising, as they explore the electrifying culture of New Orleans: speed through the beautiful, alligator-filled bayous on airboats; recount their heart-wrenching, personal stories of Katrina; and most of all, bring the focus to the rapidly disappearing wetlands that are New Orleans' first line of defense against deadly storms. The wealth, cultural vitality and very future of New Orleans depend on the preservation of these wetlands.

The soundtrack features music legends Fats Domino, Aaron Neville, and Dr. John as well as many more!

Hurricane on the Bayou [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers

Grammy nominated cajun bluesman Tab Benoit is the perfect and authentic story teller for this documentary. A must see for all Tab Benoit fans! The cajun heart throb is a natural on film: Tab Benoit sizzles as much on the big screen as he smokes on the guitar! The urgency of the vanishing wetlands is clearly heard through Benoit's passionate heartfelt delivery. It's obvious that Tab knows the region well and loves it deeply. The original cajun music featured within this film captures the soul of the Bayou. The photography is visually stunning and punctuates the beauty of nature before with shocking aftermath visuals. While the documentary evades the bigger unspoken political issues contributing to the worst disaster fiasco in American history, it's still worth the watch for environmental enthusiasts. It's also a good resource film for students. It has enough entertainment woven throughout the film to maintain the student's interest while delivering a solid historical lesson. Be sure to watch the DVD extras which are just as interesting and informative. Every high school and middle should own a copy of this film.

Again with the lie that "Katrina hit new Orleans!" - Michael D. Kelley - Pascagoula, MS
Those of us in Mississippi who were where Katrina ACTUALLY hit are getting a bit tired of this garbage of sympathy for and honoring of "poor Louisiana and New Orleans" where Katrina DID NOT HIT!

New Orleans suffered because generations of corrupt politicians (a continuing phenomenon) pocketed the money allocated to build, rebuild, and strengthen the levees. New Orleans did not get hit by Katrina, it got hit by flooding AFTER Katrina was over because the levees gave way.

Parts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast had surges THIRTY-ONE FEET above mean high tide. New Orleans had five feet of surge that the levees should have handled.

No one in Mississippi rioted, looted, or shot at rescue helicopters - black, white, or whatever we just stuck together.

Gimme a break!

Well done video - Freedbird -
We saw this film at an IMAX theatre but decided we wanted to have it to play again at home. The photography and music are great, and the story is one we need to remember.

FANTASTIC!!! EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS - A. Harrison - ROME, GA USA
My family and several friends saw this Documentary movie at the Imax in New Orleans in April 2010. It was Fantastic. It has such a personal touch to what happened there, it centers mostly on the damage and loss of the wetlands and marine and animal life. It also touches on the impact to the survivors, both animal and human. Several in our group had tears in their eyes, along with many of the other people in the theater. At the end of the movie people in the theater gave it a Standing Ovation. You will not be dis-appointed with this movie. You will want to share with your friends. Since we purchased the movie, we have viewed it several times. With the current problem with the oil slick off the Bayou, you will see how important it is to help preserve these waters.

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