“…THE film about Hurricane Katrina” DESERT BAYOU opens 10/19 in Des Moines

On Friday 10/19, Alex LeMay's powerful new documentary, 'Desert Bayou,' opens in Des Moines, IA at the Varsity Theatre (1207 25th Street).

“A fitting sequel to Spike Lee's opus ‘When the Levees Broke’… a
poignant indictment of a social disaster that began long before New
Orleans' poor, black, and elderly citizens were abandoned to die.”
– Lisa Katzman, The Village Voice (Full Review)

 

“An inspirational story about man's ability to find hope in the
bleakest of circumstances and an exposé of the racism that still
bubbles under the surface of America.”
– New York Magazine (Full Review)

“..Vivid and thoughtful and speaks volumes about one of the most
disturbing episodes in recent American history. It's also essential
viewing for any African-American who's still unsure which political
party has their best interests at heart.”

– Gary Goldstein/Reel.com (Full Review)

With the release of this is film, we hope to remind Americans that the
struggle in New Orleans continues.  Almost two years after President
Bush promised to rebuild New Orleans on national television from
Jackson Square, vast stretches of the poorer neighborhoods remain
deserted, the poorest of the poor are living on the streets, only 45%
of the schools have reopened, the homicide rate has shot up over the
last year (15 times higher than New York City), and according to the
latest data from FEMA, more than 73,000 families from the Gulf are
still living in FEMA trailers.

We are emailing you to ask if you will help us get the word out about this powerful and important film.  We ask that you:

• Send
an email to your friends, colleagues or to an email list and ask them
to go see DESERT BAYOU when it opens Friday 10/19 at Varsity Theatre
• Organize a group to go see the film,
• Post a comment about the film on a local blog or calendar,
• Mention the film to your organizations’ members or to your congregation,
• Help us distribute postcards and mini posters and to organize groups
to attend over opening weekend (call Tracey at 818-349-8822 or email
tmorris@cinemalibrestudio.com for more information)
• As members of
various political parties vie for Presidential nominations, join us in
reminding them that Americans are a fair and compassionate people
committed to justice and a chance of a good life for the families of
all our citizens.  Share your opinions on our blog:
http://www.desertbayoumovie.com/.

If you are interested in becoming more actively involved please email Tracey at tmorris@cinemalibrestudio.com.

DESERT
BAYOU examines some painful truths about race, religion and poverty in
America. Documentary features recording artist Master P, Rabbi Shmuley
Boteach, and families displaced by the storm.