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The Old Man and the Storm
EMAILPRINTSERIES: PBS, Tuesday 9:00p (60 minutes)
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
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Show Info
Genre(s): Documentary
Created By: June Cross
First Air Date: January 6, 2008
Summary
Starring June Cross, and Herbert Gettridge
The Frontline documentary follows 83-year-old Herbert Gettridge, a carpenter seeking to rebuild his house damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
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What The Critics Said
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PopMattersCynthia Fuchs
Cross’ incisive, heartrending, beautifully crafted film reflects on how the “crippled city [has struggled] to right itself,” despite insurmountable odds.
Read Full Review >SalonHeather Havrilesky
As uncomfortable as these moments are to watch, they provide an unvarnished look at the reality of life in New Orleans, as those in the Ninth Ward and elsewhere continue to struggle in Katrina's wake after the rest of the world has moved on.
Read Full Review >Boston GlobeSam Allis
It is initially hard, then, to find freshness in the tale of 83-year-old Herbert Gettridge as he works to restore the modest house he built in 1943, the one in which he and his wife, Lydia, raised nine children. But like any small story well told, The Old Man and the Storm will have its audience, in this case largely those whose interest in post-Katrina New Orleans remains high.
Read Full Review >Los Angeles TimesMary McNamara
At times the narrative moves to larger political issues....Cross uses these departures judiciously, but still, they mostly dilute the power of The Old Man and the Storm, which comes from the Gettridge family.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
