Katrina 20 Years Later
K20: Defined By Disaster
A reflective and emotional documentary exploring how Hurricane Katrina defined a generation—and how the people of New Orleans reclaimed their future through culture, courage, and resilience.
🎠Genres
Documentary | History | Social Justice | Culture
🧠About the Film
K20: Defined by Disaster is a powerful documentary from Flight Zone Media exploring the enduring impact of Hurricane Katrina two decades after the storm.
Told through heartfelt interviews, rare archival footage, and modern-day cultural storytelling, the film honors the voices of New Orleanians who not only survived the devastation—but helped reshape the city’s identity through strength, creativity, and resistance.
This is more than a disaster film. It’s a love letter to New Orleans—a testimony to the power of community, culture, and healing.
Production Detailsđź“Ś
Director:Â Everest Robinson
Producer:Â Hustle Vision Films
Production Company:Â Flight Zone Media
Director of Photography / Sound Engineer:Â Dustin Michael Miller
2nd AD / Production Assistant:Â Jansen Sherman
Estimated Runtime: 60–90 minutes
Filming Location:Â New Orleans, LA
Language:Â English
Completion Year:Â 2025
🙌 Why We Need Your Help
We've completed nearly all filming. We’ve invested our time, energy, equipment, and heart into this without full funding. But to finish the film—we need support.Your contributions will go directly toward:Editing and color grading in DaVinci ResolveSound design and score mixingB-roll licensing and fair use protectionAnimated graphics and motion title cardsFestival submissions and marketing materialsAnd most importantly, paying our local crewWe’ve done everything we can with what we have. Now we need you to help us cross the finish line.
