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National Geographic Reveals ‘Race Against Time’ Katrina Docuseries Trailer

The five-part series offers an emotionally charged reframing of Katrina featuring firsthand survivor testimony alongside archival footage.

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"Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time" (National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu)

Overview

  • The official trailer dropped June 26 ahead of the docuseries’ July 27 launch with three back-to-back episodes on National Geographic and full release on Hulu and Disney+ the next day.
  • Executive producers include Simon and Jonathan Chinn alongside filmmaker Ryan Coogler with direction by Oscar nominee Traci A. Curry.
  • Through never-before-seen archival footage and firsthand accounts from survivors, first responders and local leaders the series provides an unfiltered examination of Katrina’s devastation and aftermath.
  • The documentary challenges established narratives by exposing systemic infrastructure failures and celebrating the resilience and heroism of New Orleans communities.
  • Across five chapters—“The Coming Storm,” “Worst Case Scenario,” “A Desperate Place,” “Shoot to Kill” and “Wake Up Call”—the series traces the days before, during and after the hurricane.