Dark Water Rising: Survival Stories of Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescues (2006)

A dedicated and compassionate group of volunteer rescuers and animal welfare groups from around the world risked their lives to sledgehammer down doors and brave toxic floodwaters in a truly heroic effort to save nearly 10,000 animals.

Director:

Mike Shiley

Writer:

Mike Shiley

Stars:

Aaron Minjares, Larry Roberts, Kim Upham

Cast

Credited cast:
Aaron Minjares	...	Aaron Minjares
Larry Roberts	...	Larry Roberts
Kim Upham	...	Kim Upham

Storyline

Over 50,000 dogs and cats were left behind in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as FEMA required that all animals be left behind in the mandatory evacuation. This forced separation created America's first-ever major animal rescue. A dedicated and compassionate group of volunteer rescuers and animal welfare groups from around the world risked their lives to sledgehammer down doors and brave toxic floodwaters in a truly heroic effort to save nearly 10,000 animals. This film tells many uplifting stories of hope and survival as animal companions (pets) are reunited with their owners while other lucky animals find loving new homes. Dark Water Rising is a film about hope and survival in the face of the one of the worst natural disasters in American history.

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Plot Keywords:

hurricane katrina | animal rescue | cat rescue | dog rescue | new orleans louisiana

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Taglines:

Compassion. Courage. Survial.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 August 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shidog Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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