“We learn why these people have such deep and abiding connections to their family, history, and bayou culture…This heartwarming and moving story puts viewers in touch with the personal human dimensions of a tragedy as well as reminding us of our government's failures in helping the people of the New Orleans area to rebuild their communities and lives. This remarkable documentary is highly recommended for all collections”
-- Tom Budlong,
Library Journal, 2008
“Two decades of research and hard-won experience from disasters around the world have taught us that grassroots women are essential to the survival of culture, family, and place. This film brings the message home.”
-- Elaine Enarson, PhD
disaster sociologist
NWSA Journal, Winter 2008
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Still Waiting: Life After Katrina is a remarkable story of resilience, family, and attachment to place. The documentary focuses on an African-American/Creole family of 155 people from the New Orleans area.
Still Waiting premiered on PBS stations across the country during the second anniversary of Katrina in August 2007 and continues to be broadcast today.
On this website, you can read more about the story of the film, learn about classroom opportunities, read reviews by library journals, scholars, and individuals, see more photos of the family, and learn more about the production of the film. Order a copy for yourself or your library now.
Still Waiting is a collaboration of filmmaker Ginny Martin and anthropologist Kate Browne.
