On August 29, 2005, hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. It was one of the deadliest hurricane disasters in U.S. History. On April 9, 2008, a group of teen activists journey to New Orleans witnessing the aftermath left by the storm. Once a vibrant city where families lived and sprawling neighborhoods stood is now a ghost town. The group joins the determined residents of the Musicians’ Village in their efforts to build housing for musicians and families displaced by hurricane Katrina. Musicians’ Village is a neighborhood conceived by New Orleans natives Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis.

The teens share their personal account of visiting the levees, witnessing the current destruction, working side by side with survivors and the importance of building the Musicians’ village to preserve the Jazz culture in New Orleans. Their testimony is a cry for action and a catalyst for change, urging viewers to unite in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans.

Through their personal testimony, poetry, and photography, accompanied by music provided by Moby, is a reminder to the world that rebuilding and recovery efforts are possible through collective actions like these.