The bustling city of New Orleans, known for its vibrant music, rich history, and unbeatable spirit, was forever altered when Hurricane Katrina struck in late August 2005. Now, over two decades later, Netflix's explosive three-part docuseries, Katrina: Come Hell and High Water, released on August 27, 2025, exposes painful truths authorities would have preferred to let slip beneath the floodwaters. By weaving harrowing survivor testimonies with never-before-seen archival footage and a scorching examination of governmental oversight, or, frankly, the lack thereof, the series thrusts audiences back into that fateful summer.
Why Netflix's 'Katrina: Come Hell and High Water' Is So Heartbreaking

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