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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

7.520061 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentary

Spike Lee's award-winning documentary follows the events that preceded and followed Hurricane Katrina's catastrophic passage through New Orleans in 2005.

DirectorSpike Lee
ProducersSpike Lee·Sheila Nevins

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Act I
Aug 21, 2006 1.0
E2
Act II
Aug 21, 2006 1.0
E3
Act III
Aug 22, 2006 1.0
E4
Act IV
Aug 22, 2006 1.0

Cast · Directed by Spike Lee

RN
Ray Nagin
Self
GR
Garland Robinette
Self
KB
Kathleen Blanco
Self
DA
Darleen Asevedo
Self
JA
Jay Asevedo
Self
HBHarry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
WPWendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Self
MMMike Myers
Mike Myers
Self
DCDick Cheney
Dick Cheney
Self
TBTerence Blanchard
Terence Blanchard
Self
WMWynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis
Self
ASAl Sharpton
Al Sharpton
Self

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When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts on Netflix?

No, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts on Amazon Prime Video?

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts 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 When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts for free?

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?

When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2006.

Are all episodes of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?

No — When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.