[kickstarter id=”950466849/forced-change”]
It’s been nearly 10 years since Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans and the Gulf Coast forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. Filmmaker Rennik Soholt has documented what’s happened to five people forced to change their lives overnight because of Katrina. Now Soholt is attempting to raise $30,000 to finish this film, a film 10 years in the making.
This is a documentary about the meaning of “home.” As Soholt saw it, it was a story he could not deny, partly because he was directly affected by Katrina.
“I used to live New Orleans, and had belongings in storage in the city when Hurricane Katrina hit,” Soholt states on his Kickstarter page. “Like the rest of the world, I watched the city being drowned by floodwater from afar on the news. It was heartbreaking to see, and made even worse knowing that some of my close friends decided to stay behind and to weather the storm. I had no idea if they were alive or dead. So I had to act. I grabbed a camera and headed to New Orleans. From the moment I arrived, the devastation blew me away. For a city where people expect the worst, roll with the punches, and keep their heads up with drinks in their hands…this was different.”
Soholt’s goal is to complete “Forced Change” by August 29, 2015. A website for the film can be found here. Donate to the Kickstarter campaign by clicking on the “k” within the frame of the trailer.
Watching this trailer makes me so excited to see the film! I personally know Rennik Soholt & know that it will be nothing short of amazing. He is extremely talented in everything he does & his passion for these people and what they have been through is awesome! If it is at all possible for you to donate to this film, you have the chance to be a part of something great! CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THIS!!!
This looks awesome! I can’t wait to see it!
LoloSoho22 I know what you mean. This guy has some pretty decent cred in the business, so I’m guessing the film will be up to his usual standards i.e. CNN, Travel Channel level. I haven’t been to NO since Katrina, but seeing this trailer makes me want to go back and check it out. Maybe grab a po’ boy and a brew at Pat O’Brien’s! Can’t wait to see the film.
I gave to the kickstarter!
Rennik Soholt worked on No Reservations! Glad to see him entering the feature documentary world. I am definitely sharing this to get more backers for this project
mp821802 Had to search, but found the campaign too https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/950466849/forced-change
Yeah, that’s where I know his work. He’s done lots of other stuff, too. I will be passing this along to help him get this documentary out there. Worthy project, and a good guy behind it.
Yeah, that’s where I know his work. He’s done lots of other stuff, too. I will be passing this along to help him get this documentary out there. Worthy project, and a good guy behind it.
I Know that this will be a film remembered as Soholt is exceptionally talented and his motives for this film are genuine and sincere!!
P.S. This guy is my uncle I am proud to say:)
Rennik is a good guy to get behind. His passion for his work and commitment to excellence will make this film tell a story that I believe will encourage other people who have been through similar circumstances in their own life or maybe are going through major upheaval or change right now. MY conviction is that if Rennik receives the backing he needs, he will put out a final product that will be worthy of a large viewing audience. I’m in, I encourage you to be too.
Eric
Rennik is a good guy to get behind. His passion for his work and commitment to excellence will make this film tell a story that I believe will encourage other people who have been through similar circumstances in their own life or maybe are going through major upheaval or change right now. MY conviction is that if Rennik receives the backing he needs, he will put out a final product that will be worthy of a large viewing audience. I’m in, I encourage you to be too.
Eric
Wow! This captured my attention!! How cool it will be to hear about the transformed lives from 10 years ago!
Wow! This captured my attention!! How cool it will be to hear about the transformed lives from 10 years ago!
Incredible! Can’t wait to see the final product of this documentary. Looks inspiring!
Incredible! Can’t wait to see the final product of this documentary. Looks inspiring!
This seems like a great Story and I watched many documentaries being a Katrina survivor myself from Biloxi MS . What I feel makes this unique & stand out from other Documentaries is that its more personal on a human scale . Its not talking about the economy , reconstruction , devastation done to property its talking about people & their families affected with the aftermath and how they left to never come back . Its very touching and I can relate to this . Kudos to the Director for this project , I’m sure it will reach the mass audience soon .
This seems like a great Story and I watched many documentaries being a Katrina survivor myself from Biloxi MS . What I feel makes this unique & stand out from other Documentaries is that its more personal on a human scale . Its not talking about the economy , reconstruction , devastation done to property its talking about people & their families affected with the aftermath and how they left to never come back . Its very touching and I can relate to this . Kudos to the Director for this project , I’m sure it will reach the mass audience soon .