Kamp Katrina


1h 13m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, Louisiana, follows Ms. Pearl, a 56 year old Upper 9th Ward resident and Native American, over the course of six months. Ms. Pearl enthusiastically offers her backyard and ten people immediately move into "Kamp Katrina," their self-made tent community. She ends up pla

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 13m

Synopsis

Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, Louisiana, follows Ms. Pearl, a 56 year old Upper 9th Ward resident and Native American, over the course of six months. Ms. Pearl enthusiastically offers her backyard and ten people immediately move into "Kamp Katrina," their self-made tent community. She ends up playing the role of bouncer, psychologist, nurse, mother, domestic abuse counselor, housing advocate and even tourist in her beloved city.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 13m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States March 2007

Released in United States on Video June 30, 2009

Released in United States Summer August 24, 2007

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Emerging Visions) March 9-17, 2007.

Released in United States March 2007 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Emerging Visions) March 9-17, 2007.)

Released in United States on Video June 30, 2009

Released in United States Summer August 24, 2007