Trouble The Water takes a first hand look at hurricane Katrina and its aftermath using footage shot by 9th Ward natives, 24-year-old aspiring rapper Kimberly Rivers Roberts and her husband Scott Roberts. This was not only one of the best documentaries we've seen all summer, but also one of the best films.

Kimberly bought a camcorder for $20 on the street, just a few days before Katrina struck. What follows? The hand-held shots are unlike anything you've ever seen before: It's what Cloverfield wished it could have been (except, you know, without the giant monster). After the storm, the filmmakers follow Kim and Scott as they try to rebuild their lives meanwhile simply trying to survive. Kim and Scott's experiences address stories you were never told, such as what happened to hospital patients and prison inmates or what the storm meant for the Louisiana Nation Guard, who were stationed in Baghdad the entire time.

Despite how shocking and tragic it was to live through the storm and its aftermath with Kim and her family, there's a real story of redemption and courage that's told. Kim and her husband emerge true heroes.

Learn more about Katrina Rebuilding Efforts and how to be prepared for a disaster.