mdbizzarri
Joined Sep 2010
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I think this documentary covers a lot of the same people and situations as the other recent Katrina documentary, but it's more in depth. I think Spike Lee was able to get more out of people because of his reputation. I think that people that spoke, who came from all walks of life, conveyed the message perfectly.
I grew up just north of NOLA, and remember it from before all of this happened. It's a much different city today, and not in a good way. It's better for whites like myself who visit, but it's becoming sanitized like Vegas, because the soul of the city is being squeezed out. I think Spike does a great job of not pointing a finger at a specific person. He points a finger at a system.
Episode 3 covers what the trauma meant to the people it affected. That's not common in documentaries, though in this case, is sorely needed. NOLA is a crown jewel of American culture that is recommended to world travelers for food, culture, and is how America integrates. Unfortunately, the rich, powerful people are trying to redefine what it should be. The citizens of NOLA have survived hundreds of years in spite of politicians, racism, and disasters, and in today's age, should be heard to make their case.
I wanted to watch an episode a night, but I couldn't turn it off. While I wasn't a fan of Spike in his early work, I really appreciate his voice these days, and I'm probably not his target audience. But I hear him, and can appreciate, and learn from his viewpoint. Mad props to him, the crew, and survivors who told their story. And a salute to General Honore' for telling the Old Bastards like it is!
I grew up just north of NOLA, and remember it from before all of this happened. It's a much different city today, and not in a good way. It's better for whites like myself who visit, but it's becoming sanitized like Vegas, because the soul of the city is being squeezed out. I think Spike does a great job of not pointing a finger at a specific person. He points a finger at a system.
Episode 3 covers what the trauma meant to the people it affected. That's not common in documentaries, though in this case, is sorely needed. NOLA is a crown jewel of American culture that is recommended to world travelers for food, culture, and is how America integrates. Unfortunately, the rich, powerful people are trying to redefine what it should be. The citizens of NOLA have survived hundreds of years in spite of politicians, racism, and disasters, and in today's age, should be heard to make their case.
I wanted to watch an episode a night, but I couldn't turn it off. While I wasn't a fan of Spike in his early work, I really appreciate his voice these days, and I'm probably not his target audience. But I hear him, and can appreciate, and learn from his viewpoint. Mad props to him, the crew, and survivors who told their story. And a salute to General Honore' for telling the Old Bastards like it is!
Fresh story that anyone who's played an instrument, or wants to play, will enjoy. You can feel the frustration of being a mom with a troublesome son (sorry mom!), self discovery, being divorced, and navigating life, while finding something new and surprising. This is the type of movie that's feel good, and heartwarming without the normal tropes you see in movies.
Add to that the environment. As an American, it was nice to see a set not picture perfect and Hollywood-ized. It feels like the neighborhood is another character. Kudos to the film crew for drawing us in to the sets. It's quite intimate. It feels like real life. I hope to see more films from across the pond that are made by talented people not so focused on keeping shareholders happy.
Add to that the environment. As an American, it was nice to see a set not picture perfect and Hollywood-ized. It feels like the neighborhood is another character. Kudos to the film crew for drawing us in to the sets. It's quite intimate. It feels like real life. I hope to see more films from across the pond that are made by talented people not so focused on keeping shareholders happy.
