Spike Lee, who hasn't directed in years, brings us his first documentary - When the Levees Broke - A Requiem in Four Acts.  The film is as long as the title, each act being just over an hour - and most acts being a bit aimless.

But this isn't a film about brevity or a great director showing what he can do in the world of documentary filmmaking.  It's a film made in reaction - a great director lending his name to increase viewership.

While not the most well-crafted documentary, it does paint a portrait of what transpired in New Orleans.  It gives many of the locals a chance to speak out, about their experience.  For their tales of tragedy and horror to be heard.  And therein lies its quality.

For most of us, Hurricane Katrina and the outrage that followed was but a debate on CNN that we'd pause on, surf over when it tired us.  This film does not judge us for our inaction, but rather aims to give us glimpse into the bedrooms of those affected by it.