When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Created by Spike Lee
Spike Lee's award-winning documentary follows the events that preceded and followed Hurricane Katrina's catastrophic passage through New Orleans in 2005.
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Top cast
Ray Nagin
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Garland Robinette
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Kathleen Blanco
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Darleen Asevedo
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Jay Asevedo
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Harry Belafonte
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Wendell Pierce
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Mike Myers
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Dick Cheney
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Terence Blanchard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts online?
As of October 17, 2026, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is available to stream on HBO Max in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts on Netflix?
No — When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max instead.
Can I rent or buy When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts online?
Yes. In United States, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts can be rented on Amazon Video and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts?
As of October 17, 2026, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on October 17, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
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