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DESERT BAYOU
Unrated, 90 minutes
In this documentary, the filmmaker Alex LeMay explores the plight of 600 black Americans who were unwittingly airlifted to the predominantly white state of Utah in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Mr. LeMay offers evacuees the chance to tell their remarkable stories, and viewers are invited to explore whether two divergent cultures can unite.
Mr. LeMay also speaks with military, political, and religious leaders, as well as influential figures from both communities. The misplaced New Orleans citizens struggle to come to terms with their loss, as well as the rising tides of racism and politics.
FEEL THE NOISE
PG-13, 87 minutes
After a run-in with local thugs, aspiring Harlem rapper Rob (Omarion Grandberry) flees to a place and father he never knew, and finds his salvation in Reggaetón, a spicy blend of hip-hop, reggae, and Latin beats. Puerto Rico, the spiritual home of Reggaetón, inspires Rob and his half-brother Javi (Victor Rasuk) to pursue their dream of becoming stars.
Together with a dancer named C.C. (Zulay Henao), they learn to overcome obstacles in love, greed and pride, all culminating in a performance at New York’s Puerto Rican Day Parade.
