Limited series | Episodes 1-8 | 2021 | Apple TV+ | Biography, Drama, History | USA
Main data
| Director | John Ridley, Wendey Stanzler, Carlton Cuse |
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| Written by | Carlton Cuse (creator), John Ridley (creator), Carlton Cuse, John Ridley, Sheri Fink (literary source) |
| Production | ABC Signature [us] |
Project data
| Length of episode | 39–52 min |
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| Episodes from/to | 1-8 |
Brief synopsis
Based on actual events and adapted from the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sheri Fink, “Five Days at Memorial” chronicles the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath on a local hospital. When the floodwaters rose, power failed and heat soared, exhausted caregivers at a New Orleans hospital were forced to make decisions that would follow them for years to come. (Source: Apple TV+ - https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/five-days-at-memorial/)