the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
Sep 1, 2025
August 27 was the 20-year mark for Hurricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath. What happened in New Orleans was so momentous, two entirely different documentaries premiered this month. This documentary on Netflix has three episodes, each with a different director. It explores Hurricane Katrina from the perspective of those who survived the storm, how their life changed as a result, and the impact of the storm 20 years later.
While all three episodes are very good, the third episode directed by Spike Lee is particularly telling. He shows what remains lost since the flood, particularly the forced exodus of New Orleans’s Black population and the decimation of the city’s education system.