‘Katrina Babies’ Doc Shows How Hurricane Created PTSD, Violence Among Children

Director Edward Buckles Jr. is taking a unique take a look at the long lasting results of Hurricane Katrina … taking a look at the catastrophe through the lens of children who were distressed by it.

The movie’s director and New Orleans native joined us on “TMZ Live” Friday and discussed the remaining injury that is highlighted in the doc, “Katrina Babies.”

Edward states PTSD is a genuine thing with folks who are now in their 20’s and 30’s however were children when the vicious storm struck 17 years back. He likewise sees a connection to the violence today among youths in New Orleans.

He has individual experience … Edward was simply 13 when Katrina struck, and although he had the ability to make it out, a few of his cousins did not.

Edward states the federal government’s bad reaction to the hurricane has likewise had an enduring effect … producing cynicism and anger among youths.