After The Storm

This documentary by noted director Hilla Medalia follows children who survived Hurricane Katrina as they put on the Ahrens + Flaherty musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

It features an original score by Stephen and a new title song by Lynn + Stephen, “After The Storm”sung by Ledisi.

After The Storm (End Title) – Sung by Ledisi

WINNER of the 2009 Crystal Heart Award, Heartland Film Festival,Indianapolis.

WINNER Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature.

OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2009 Los Angeles Out! Festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2009 Alexandria Film Festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2009 Hawaii International Film Festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2009 Woodstock Film Festival.

WINNER Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature

New York Premiere Museum of Modern Art, October 5, 2009

“Hilla Medalia’s inspiring documentary, ostensibly about three New York theater vets who come to New Orleans to mount a benefit production of the Broadway musical “Once on this Island,” goes right to the eye of the storm.”

-IndieWire

“Flaherty and Ahrens contributed a rousing new song that plays over the end credits.”

-Hollywood Reporter

Film Clips + Video

Watch the film at culture unplugged.com

Purchase + Perform

DVD

Sheet Music

Sheet music for the song “After The Storm” can also be found in the Ahrens & Flaherty Songbook

After the Storm (2009) Documentary | 5 October 2009 (USA) 7.4
Director: Hilla MedaliaWriter: Hilla MedaliaStars: Rayan Arnold, Annie Britton, Eric T. Calhoun Jr.Summary: After the Storm is a feature-length documentary film that follows a group of New York Broadway actors who were inspired to help the youth of New Orleans. They stage a musical theater production of the Broadway play "Once on this Island" with local teenagers at the St. Marks Community Center located at the edge of the French Quarter. The film follows the crew and the kids from auditions through performances and also includes the story of each young actor's life in the wake of Katrina.' The story of the musical reflects very much so the life in New Orleans post Katrina. Written by Anonymous

Photos


See all photos >>

Videos


See all videos >>

Cast

Rayan Arnold
...
Self
Annie Britton
...
Self
Eric T. Calhoun Jr.
...
Griffin Collins III
...
Deshawn Dabney
...
Joel C. Dyson
...
Hannah Guillory
...
Grant Hunter
...
James Lecesne
...
Self
Taylor Marrs
...
Gerry McIntyre
...
Self
Randy Redd
...
Self
Ashley Rose Richard
...
Jasmin Simmons
...
Desiree Stevenson
...

See full cast >>
Countries: USALanguages: English
Source: imdb.com