Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time

A gripping historical record, this series exposes how a natural disaster became a national tragedy through archival footage and firsthand accounts.

Nat Geo TV · Documentary · Streaming on Disney+ · 5 episodes

Episodes: S1 E1 The Coming Storm — Hurricane Katrina looms over New Orleans, while residents face a chaotic evacuation. As the city scrambles to prepare, 100,000 are left behind.; S1 E2 Worst Case Scenario — New Orleans floods after the levees breach. Residents try to evacuate, rescue efforts begin, and a chaotic atmosphere sets in.; S1 E3 A Desperate Place — Rescues persist as thousands are trapped at home, with others ushered to the Superdome. Stories of resilience emerge amid media focus on violence.; S1 E4 Shoot to Kill — Gen. Honoré leads rescue efforts post-Katrina amid pressure to use force. Evacuees face discrimination, and tensions rise as violence increases.; S1 E5 Wake Up Call — The future of a devastated New Orleans hangs in the balance as its residents struggle to return, rebuild and restore their lives even 20 years later.