Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse (2007)
Rockey Vaccarella, a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, travels from Louisiana to Washington, D.C., to deliver a message to President George W. Bush.
On August 29, 2005, Rockey Vaccarella rode out Hurricane Katrina on his roof by holding on to a rope for 4 hours. Rockey and his family lost everything but he refused to give up. Nearly one year after surviving the worst natural disaster in the history of America, Rockey set out on a mission to deliver a message to the President of the United States. Even when most people thought he was crazy, Rockey hooked up his FEMA trailer and journeyed from Louisiana to the White House. By the time he arrived in the nation's capitol, Rockey had captured the attention of America and much of the world. FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU is the true story of an unforgettable man who believes that anything is possible.
Cast
- Rockey Vaccarella - Himself
- George W. Bush - Himself
- Blackie Campo - Himself
- Mabel Campo - Herself
- Richard Remppel - Himself
- Craig Taffaro - Himself
- Michael Love - Himself
- Herbert Gettridge - Himself
Keywords
natural disaster, new orleans, louisiana, louisiana, hurricane katrina, after disaster
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse about?
- On August 29, 2005, Rockey Vaccarella rode out Hurricane Katrina on his roof by holding on to a rope for 4 hours. Rockey and his family lost everything but he refused to give up. Nearly one year after surviving the worst natural disaster in the history of America, Rockey set out on a mission to deliver a message to the President of the United States. Even when most people thought he was crazy, Rockey hooked up his FEMA trailer and journeyed from Louisiana to the White House. By the time he arrived in the nation's capitol, Rockey had captured the attention of America and much of the world. FORGOTTEN ON THE BAYOU is the true story of an unforgettable man who believes that anything is possible.
- Who directed Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse?
- Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse was directed by Steven Scaffidi.
- Who stars in Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse?
- Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse stars Rockey Vaccarella, George W. Bush, Blackie Campo, Mabel Campo, Richard Remppel, Craig Taffaro.
- How long is Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse?
- Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse?
- Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse is a Documentary film.
- Where was Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse produced?
- Forgotten on the Bayou: Rockey’s Mission to the Whitehouse was produced in United States of America.