Reel Justice Film Series - Trouble the Water

In Trouble the Water, filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal recount a surprising tale of heroism amid tragedy in New Orleans, where a wannabe rapper and her husband brave the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina to rescue their neighbors. Featuring live video diary footage from the couple, the Oscar-nominated documentary is both a poignant portrait of a family’s will to survive and a startling portrayal of Katrina’s devastating power. Nominated for an Academy Award for best feature documentary and winner of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and 2009 Gotham Independent Film Award, Trouble the Water takes the viewer inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. It’s a redemptive tale of two self-described street hustlers who become heroes, two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning.

Admission is free. Lundring Events Center is located in Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center.