When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts (2006): Cast & Ratings
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is a 2006 documentary directed by Spike Lee, starring Harry Belafonte, Gralen Bryant Banks and John Barry. It runs 4 hours 15 minutes. Critics gave it 89 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 4h 15m (255 min)
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Home Box Office (HBO)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts About?
The premise of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts without spoilers.
Spike Lee's documentary chronicles the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, focusing on the experiences of New Orleans residents. Through poignant stories, they recount their struggles for survival and express their outrage at the disaster. The film examines the failures of local, state, and national leaders and the devastating impact on the city and its people, highlighting their fight for accountability and the restoration of their community.
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts Themes & Keywords
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- hurricane
- hurricane katrina
- incompetence
- flooding
- disaster
- tv mini series
- new orleans louisiana
- government
- secretary of state
- protest
- poverty
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- mayor
- local government
- interview
- federal government
- expose
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts Cast
Harry Belafonte leads the cast, with Gralen Bryant Banks and John Barry. Directed by Spike Lee; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Spike Lee
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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts 89 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
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IMDb 8.5 /10
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Metacritic 89 Metascore
User score 6.0
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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts Trailers & Videos
The trailer of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “כשהסכרים נפלו” and “决堤之时：四幕安魂曲”.
- Also known as
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- כשהסכרים נפלו
- 决堤之时：四幕安魂曲
- Quando os Diques Se Romperam: Um Réquiem em Quatro Atos-
- Katrina (When The Levees Broke)
- Hurikán Katrina: rekviem o čtyřech dějstvích
- Una tragedia americana: Una mirada de Spike Lee sobre el Katrina
- Когда рушатся плотины: Реквием в четырех актах
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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts runs 4 hours 15 minutes (255 minutes).
When was When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts released?
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts was released on August 21, 2006.
Who directed When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts was directed by Spike Lee.
More films by Spike Lee Who is in the cast of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts stars Harry Belafonte, Gralen Bryant Banks and John Barry, among 10 credited actors.
How is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts rated?
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts has 8.5/10 on IMDb and 89 on Metacritic.
Does When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts have a post-credit scene?
No. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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