Right on schedule, the stress of coordinating a week of interviews and volunteer efforts has returned in full force. This time around, though, I have more of an idea of what to expect. I’m thoroughly excited to meet up with the groups and capture more in-depth interviews.
Our Project: Katrina Hope Insider Jeff provided vital contacts [...]
Posted on June 20th, 2008 by Gretchen Wieland
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I have been asked several times in the past few days how I can justify this crusade for rebuilding the Gulf Coast almost three years after a storm when people from the Midwest are currently experiencing major flooding.
Project: Katrina Hope does not turn a blind eye to this destruction. In fact, two of the Insiders [...]
Posted on June 18th, 2008 by Gretchen Wieland
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As promised, below is a clip from our first day of filming the documentary. This young woman volunteers with AmeriCorps, and she led the Colorado State group in adding drywall to the ceilings of their home in St. Bernard Parish. Listen to what she has to say about the house they are rebuilding for a [...]
Posted on June 6th, 2008 by Gretchen Wieland
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It is with great pleasure that I announce the second trip to the Gulf Coast to film the Project: Katrina Hope documentary. Within the next month, we will be back in Louisiana and Mississippi, interviewing volunteer groups and local officials about the lasting effect of Hurricane Katrina. More details about the trip are forthcoming.
Editing the [...]
Posted on June 4th, 2008 by Gretchen Wieland
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