
Robin Roberts returns home to the Gulf Coast in the special “Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm” airing on Friday, August 29.
The special will air at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.
The special will take a deeply personal look at the region 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
Roberts revisits the storm’s enduring impact, sharing hard truths, inspiring stories of resilience, and powerful updates on a community still rebuilding after one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in American history, according to ABC.
She speaks with GRAMMY Award-winner Harry Connick Jr. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, discussing the origins of jazz music and the return of Jazz Fest following Hurricane Katrina.
Additional interviews featured in the special include artists Trombone Shorty, Tank from Tank & The Bangas, and Branford Marsalis.
Below is a look at the special from Good Morning America’s YouTube Channel:
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