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Unnatural DisasterA documentary by Diana Boylston

The documentary "Unnatural Disaster" was featured at the 2006 New Orleans Film Festival on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006. Directed by Diana Boylston. Produced by Diana Boylston and Vienna Abramowitz.

This 14-minute short, Unnatural Disaster, Falling through the cracks, documents a New Orleans teacher's struggle to help three of her former teen students after Katrina. Diana Boylston grew up and taught in the 9th ward. Her students, twins Dwight and Dwan, and Cookie, found her after the storm. Diana continues to be an advocate for them, as well as many others from New Orleans who are still falling through the cracks. Unnatural Disaster was selected for the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner.