Trouble The Water Analysis

Trouble the Water is not solely about Hurricane Katrina and its calamitous aftermath, but it is an honest, raw footage that displayed how America treats its poor and displaced citizens, particularly in time of dire need. Given U. S impressive response to humanitarian crises, and use of the top of the line gadgets to combat enemies in war-torn zones, the disappointing non-governmental response in New Orleans begs to question the capability of the U.S to response to disaster within its own country. A closer look at the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina will reveal the unfortunate truth of negligence, overt racism and insensitivity. Though all encompassing, this essay examines the documentary from the lens of structural violence as it relates to the general poor and African American.
Structural violence, a term ascribed to Johan Galtung, refers to a form of violence that is systematically and quietly embedded into the political, social and
Perhaps as likened to a third world country, many who are of poor economic status became refugees, those who could afford to, relocated to other US states, but majority of white residents returned to New Orleans to a more well-developed area. It is disputable that “race” and “class” were factors on what type of treatment an individual receives.

Despite the catastrophic disaster of Hurricane Katrina, the deadly storm nevertheless served to fortify the citizens and bring about a spirit of solidarity. Particularly as demonstrated by Kimberly and Scott, heroes in their own rights, they worked with their neighbors and a former enemy to help save lives. Beginning with only a small camcorder, they impacted the world with the stark reality of existing racisms, elitism and insensitive treatment towards the poor, black and one of America’s downtrodden