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Kamp Katrina

200776 minGdocumentary

A small group of people takes refuge in a garden turned tent city in New Orleans, created by a couple named Ms. Pearl and David.

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A small group of people takes refuge in a garden turned tent city in New Orleans, created by a couple named Ms. Pearl and David.

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David Redmon

David Redmondirector

Ashley Sabindirector

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Ms. Pearl and her husband, David, created a tent city in their garden in New Orleans. The 2007 documentary Kamp Katrina focuses on a small group of people living there after Hurricane Katrina. It shows their daily lives and the challenges they face in rebuilding. The film captures moments of loss and struggle while individuals work to take on new responsibilities. It presents an intimate view of their attempts to move forward amid difficult circumstances.

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