"If God Is Willing and da Creek Don't Rise" (2010) TV series 2010-

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

23 August 2010 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

In 2006, director Spike Lee created an astonishing record of the cataclysmic effects of Hurricane Katrina...

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Calvin Mackie	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Mitch Landrieu	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Jacques Morial	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Fred Johnson	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Tanya Harris	...	Herself - Community Organizer (2 episodes, 2010)
Ray Nagin	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Tracie L. Washington	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2010)
Garland Robinette	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Kathleen Blanco	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2010)
Douglas Brinkley	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
M. Endesha Juakali	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Phyllis Montana LeBlanc	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2010)
Ned Sublette	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Robert Tannen	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Karen Carter	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2010)
Ben Marble	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Mary Howell	...	Herself - Attorney (2 episodes, 2010)
Anderson Cooper	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Brad Pitt	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Russel Honore	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Joseph Bruno	...	Himself / ... (2 episodes, 2010)
Gralen Bryant Banks	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Shelton 'Shakespeare' Alexander	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Ivor Van Heerden	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Mary Landrieu	...	Herself (2 episodes, 2010)
Joseph Cao	...	Himself (2 episodes, 2010)
Sandra Stokes	...	Herself / ... (2 episodes, 2010)

Series Directed by
Spike Lee		(1 episode, 2010)

Series Produced by
Jacqueline Glover	....	supervising producer (1 episode, 2010)
Spike Lee	....	producer (1 episode, 2010)
Sheila Nevins	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2010)
Samuel D. Pollard	....	producer (1 episode, 2010)
Butch Robinson	....	line producer (1 episode, 2010)

Series Original Music by
Terence Blanchard		(1 episode, 2010)

Series Cinematography by
Cliff Charles		(1 episode, 2010)

Series Film Editing by
Geeta Gandbhir		(1 episode, 2010)
Samuel D. Pollard		(1 episode, 2010)

Series Makeup Department
Theresa A. Fleming	....	makeup and hair (1 episode, 2010)

Series Production Management
Susan Benaroya	....	production executive (1 episode, 2010)
Hélio Bodini	....	production supervisor (1 episode, 2010)

Series Art Department
Vanessa Cocks	....	artwork: original picture frame (1 episode, 2010)
John C. Hoffler Jr.	....	props (1 episode, 2010)
Mark Smoot	....	swing (1 episode, 2010)

Series Sound Department
Jac Rubenstein	....	dialogue editor (2 episodes, 2010)
Ric Schnupp	....	adr recordist (2 episodes, 2010)
Paul Tirone	....	sound re-recordist (2 episodes, 2010)

Series Visual Effects by
Brian Scott Benson	....	visual effects artist (2 episodes, 2010)
Ross Vincent	....	visual effects artist (2 episodes, 2010)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Shanele Alvarez	....	first assistant camera (2 episodes, 2010)
Nicholas Hahn	....	first assistant camera (2 episodes, 2010)
Robert Morrison	....	best boy grip (2 episodes, 2010)

Series Editorial Department
Santiago Gutierrez	....	on-line editor (2 episodes, 2010)
Kimberly Parker	....	editing intern (2 episodes, 2010)
Andrew Siwoff	....	assistant editor (2 episodes, 2010)
Randy Wilkins	....	assistant editor (2 episodes, 2010)

Series Music Department
Marvin R. Morris	....	music editor (1 episode, 2010)

Series Transportation Department
Bob Delahoussaye II	....	travel coordinator (1 episode, 2010)

Series Other crew
Les Arceneaux	....	assistant location manager / location assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
Steve Bono	....	production intern (2 episodes, 2010)
Frank Duffy	....	location assistant / production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
Caleb Heller	....	production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
Chloe Kurabi	....	archive and research assistant / research intern (2 episodes, 2010)
Casey Moore	....	key office production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
Bao Nguyen	....	production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
David Osit	....	production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)
Eden Marie Picazo	....	archivist (2 episodes, 2010)
Kenny Reynolds	....	key office production assistant / production assistant (2 episodes, 2010)

Series Thanks
Dino Arvanetes	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Sonya Byers	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
John Clapp	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Ernesto De La Torre	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Bob Delahoussaye	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Robin Durant	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Stephanie Durant	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Ryan Dwork	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Charlie Fenton	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Patricia Forrest	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Gina Giarelli	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Agnes Gund	....	very special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Daniel Gurzi	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Jerry Jacobs	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Hardwick Johnson	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Vanees Karim	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Maia Kaufman	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Peter Mara	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Ed Markey	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Billy Nungesser	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Claire Orpeza	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Tim Ovel	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Henry Rodriguez	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Paul Sylvester	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Chad Thomas	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)
Jerry Ward	....	special thanks (1 episode, 2010)

Production Companies

• HBO Documentary Films (presents)
• 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks (presents)

Distributors

• Home Box Office (HBO) (2011) (USA) (TV)

Other Companies

• 11:24 Design Advertising  poster design (uncredited)
• Abel Cine Tech  camera equipment provided by
• Hollywood Trucks  entertainment transportation

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

HBO Documentary Films

Movie Connections:

Follows "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts" (2006)

not as good as the first "reqium" but not bad

So I watched Spike Lee's documentary "if god is willin' and the creek don't rise". It is his follow up to the documentary he did a year after Katrina called? So was it good, well it is four hours long, at times a little racist, at times a little confusing, but in general is a good look at a city that has struggled for years with corruption and poverty, before Katrina, after Katrina, and will keep struggling for years to come. It was good not great and I think has broad appeal, with the exception of maybe "Sarah Palin" types. I wouldn't say skip this but, I also don't think it is necessarily a must watch, it covers a lot of ground that I have seen short news stories on the same subject cover in far less time. I am not sure really what Spike Lee added to the debate. However, maybe several years from now, individuals wanting to learn about how America failed one of own cities in the midst of a natural disaster, and also see how corporate greed can be dangerous on a grand scale, should watch BOTH his movies on this subject to gain some insight and perspective ("When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts" was really awesome). if you like concise reviews of interesting films please read my other reviews at http://raouldukeatthemovies.blogspot.com/