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Refuge of Last Resort

Refuge of Last Resort

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Documentary

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This no holds documentary chronicles the days before, during and after Hurricane Katrina. Told from the viewpoint of several families stuck in New Orleans, this moving and unflinching story says so much by saying so little. Most of this footage has never been seen by the public, and there is absolutely no stock footage used in this film.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

29 April 2006

Country

United States of America

Cast

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