When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
An American Tragedy.
Created by Spike Lee
On HBO
A grave, four-hour documentary requiem that bears witness to systemic failure, human suffering, and the aftermath of catastrophe through testimony and archival evidence.
Spike Lee's award-winning documentary follows the events that preceded and followed Hurricane Katrina's catastrophic passage through New Orleans in 2005.
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Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts easy watching? No. Less comforting than 100% of series.
Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
