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The story of an unnatural disaster.
Hosted by Vann R. Newkirk II.
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Part I
Antediluvian
It all started long before a hurricane named Katrina.
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Pictured above: Host Vann R. Newkirk II
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Part II
Come Sunday
In New Orleans, the disaster wasn’t the hurricane. The disaster was what happened after.
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Part III
Through the Looking Glass
A universe of rumor and misinformation plays out on television.
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Part IV
The Bridge
Rumor becomes tragedy.
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Part V
Exodus
A hero arrives. But not the one everyone expected.
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Part VI
Reckoning
How could the levees have failed?
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Part VII
Destiny
People try to come home. But does home want them anymore?
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Part VIII
The Wake
Water, like history, repeats itself.
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