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Trouble the Water

7.020081h 33mMovieDocumentary

"Trouble the Water" takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. The film opens the day before the storm makes landfall--just blocks away from the French Quarter but far from the New Orleans that most tourists…

DirectorsCarl Deal·Tia Lessin
ProducersCarl Deal·David Alcaro

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Kino Film CollectionKino Film CollectionKanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carl Deal

SR
Scott Rogers
Self
GBGeorge W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
MB
Michael Brown
Self (archive footage)
JMJulie Chen Moonves
Julie Chen Moonves
Self - Reporter (archive footage)
RN
Ray Nagin
Self (archive footage)
BN
Brian Nobles
Self
WR
Wink Rivers
Self
SR
Scott Roberts
Self
LS
Larry Sims
Self - Resident
SSShepard Smith
Shepard Smith
Self (voice) (archive sound)
KR
Kimberly Rivers Roberts
Self

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Trouble the Water — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trouble the Water?

Trouble the Water is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Trouble the Water on Netflix?

No, Trouble the Water is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

Is Trouble the Water on Amazon Prime Video?

Trouble the Water isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Trouble the Water for free?

Trouble the Water is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.