Two weeks ago I went with a few other RAs to go see Trouble the Water at the IFC. It is a film about Hurricane Katrina and the impact it had on the lives of so many people. It is a very telling documentary that brings you into the action and shows the viewer a perspective they may not have previously been aware of. I really enjoyed it and would certainly recommend seeing it if possible. I learned so much from it and it helped to make the horrific situation more real to me since, while I feel horrible and empathetic about what happened, I often feel rather removed from it because I live so far away and have never been to LA.
Just wanted to give a quick plug because it is definitely worth checking out and providing yourself with this rather eye-opening experience!