Katrina: Come Hell and High Water

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
Music byTerence Blanchard
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerAlisa Payne
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseAugust 27, 2025 (2025-08-27)

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water is a 2025 documentary series directed by Geeta Gandbhir, Samantha Knowles and Spike Lee. It explores Hurricane Katrina and its impact twenty years later.

It premiered on August 27, 2025, on Netflix.[1]

Premise

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 twenty years later.[2]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"WE GONNA RIDE IT OUT LIKE WE ALWAYS DO"Geeta GandbhirAugust 27, 2025 (2025-08-27)
2"SHELTER OF LAST RESORT"Samantha KnowlesAugust 27, 2025 (2025-08-27)
3"GOD TAKES CARE OF FOOLS AND BABIES"Spike LeeAugust 27, 2025 (2025-08-27)

Production

In January 2025, it was announced Geeta Gandbhir, Samantha Knowles and Spike Lee had directed a documentary series revolving around Hurricane Katrina, with Netflix set to distribute.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Video: "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water" - Sneak Peek - Netflix". The Futon Critic. July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Fequiere, Roxanne (January 30, 2025). "The People of New Orleans Tell Their Story in Katrina: Come Hell and High Water". Tudum. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  3. ^ Rice, Lynette (January 30, 2025). "Spike Lee Series About Hurricane Katrina Among Docs Planned For Netflix In 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 1, 2025.