Spike Lee is determined to find out what has happened to South Mississippians since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005.
Lee was in Gulfport and surrounding cities Wednesday, filming a follow-up to his 2006 Katrina documentary “When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts.”
The new film, “If God is Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise,” will focus on the progress and failures in education, housing and population relocation, and will spotlight the spirit of South Mississippi residents.
The documentary also will feature recovery updates and personal stories from residents in New Orleans and Houston.
Lee says there’s no script; he and his crew will go where the interviews lead.
Spike will be lecturing at the University of Arizona‘s Centennial Hall at 7 p.m. on March 31.
Tickets will be on sale today and Friday for $5 for University of Arizona students first at the Centennial Hall box office. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public Saturday (priced from $10 to $30).
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