This is a trailer for a documentary, "Survival, Strength, Starting Over" made by my company, peace out productions. It is about survivors of hurricane Katrina, what they did during the storm, after the storm, and where they are currently. I was inspired to make this film after visiting New Orleans nearly 3 years after the levees failed.
I worked for an abc affiliate and couldn't believe there was still so much to be done and there was no more coverage. People kept coming up to me and telling me their stories and showing me pictures of what used to be their homes.
3 years!!!
I felt that these stories deserved to be heard and thus began the documentary which will be available on DVD august 22, 2009.
The stories are gritty, compelling and keep you on edge.
The ending is very different as it shows how, in order to survive, they rely on the compassion of the human spirit to give them hope and strength to restart their lives.