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Fear No Gumbo - A Documentary Film

The truth about the Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans

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Fear No Gumbo - A Documentary Film

Fear No Gumbo - A Documentary Film

Fear No Gumbo - A Documentary Film

Fear No Gumbo - A Documentary Film

Fear No Gumbo - A Documentary Film

The truth about the Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans

The truth about the Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans

The truth about the Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans

The truth about the Katrina recovery efforts in New Orleans

Blackkold Madina
Blackkold Madina
Blackkold Madina
Blackkold Madina
1 Campaign |
New Orleans, United States
$1,770 USD 29 backers
2% of $75,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

In 2005, the devastating Hurricane Katrina forever changed the city of New Orleans. Over 1,800 people on the Gulf Coast lost their lives and 80% of this culturally rich city was completely destroyed. 

Throughout the disaster, rap artist and filmmaker Kimberly Rivers-Roberts (Queen Kold Madina) was on the ground documenting the injustices that took place against her neighbors and friends. The resulting film, “Trouble the Water”, was nominated for an Oscar and won several awards including the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.


Ten years later, Kimberly Rivers-Roberts is at it again, documenting the recovery in, “Fear No Gumbo”. This film provides a rare look into how the people of New Orleans are still struggling to recover from one of the worst natural/man made disasters in United States history despite the $6.2 billion plus an additional $800 million in recovery funds from the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Kimberly Rivers-Roberts refuses to give in to censorship or to the powers that would prefer that this part of the city’s history remain untold. Instead she and others in her community stand up and fight for their community.

“Fear No Gumbo”, is a well-rounded, inspirational story of recovery. It not only exposes the many disservices her community has endured following the mass devastation of Hurricane Katrina, but also shows the rich culture and many charms the city has to offer – exactly what many are fighting to save.

In this film you’ll witness Kimberly taking on big money juggernauts with issues like gentrification and zoning laws. She also fights for her artistic credit and to get the images and stories about Katrina back to their rightful owners, the survivors. In this film you’ll see the love and passion that this city’s residents have for their culture and history and why it is worth fighting for.


Why we are making this film.

Film is a powerful tool for change.  It’s an effective medium for propagating important messages and educating the public by exposing the truth. That is the purpose of this film – to uncover the truth and initiate change.

We believe that the stories of the working class citizens of New Orleans, the hospitality industry workers - those who keep the city’s culture alive, deserve to be heard. You can make that happen by joining our campaign now! Contribute today to ensure that the voices of the citizens of New Orleans are not silenced.

Ultimately, the success of "Fear No Gumbo" will be measured not by box office receipts, festival awards, or even critical acclaim. Success will come when audiences are left rethinking their understanding of the situation in present day New Orleans and are inspired to take action!


The Crew.

Director/ Main Charater - Kimberly Rivers-Roberts – award-winning filmmaker and lifetime resident of New Orleans.



Project budget.


Risks and challenges.

The biggest challenge we face with “Fear No Gumbo” is fighting the commercial and political forces whose best interests can only be preserved by shielding the truth about Katrina recovery efforts from public scrutiny.

In the face of this challenge, we are calling on you to take action and join our campaign today! By banding together, we can ensure that the world can learn the true story. We will not back down.


Other ways you can make a difference.

Even if you are unable to contribute funds, that doesn’t mean that you can’t join us and make a difference. Please, share this page using the Indiegogo share tools. Tell your friends, family, and anyone who believes in justice for the survivors of Katrina and the New Orleans community.

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$10 USD
You'll get all access to production website full access to info on the production Get a tweet from @FEARNOGUMBO thanking you for your support!
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REAL GO GIVERS

$25 USD
You'll get a PDF of the lyrics of "FEAR NO GUMBO" digital download of the song FEAR NO GUMBO autograph poster by Kimberly Rivers-Roberts (QUEEN KOLDMADINA) digital download of TROUBLE THE WATER music CD
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-Digital download "FEAR NO GUMBO" -Real go givers perks digital download tbd
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$75 USD
- FEAR NO GUMBO T-shirts - Digital download "FEAR NO GUMBO
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$100 USD
-Name on ending credit -Autograph poster -Digital download "FEAR NO GUMBO" -lyrics of "FEAR NO GUMBO" song -Digital download of the hit song FEAR NO GUMBO! -FEAR NO GUMBO T- shirt -World Famous Queen Koldmadina GUMBO RECIPE
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$200 USD
-Come and join us for a Private screening of the film before the final cut. We'll discuss your point of view on the film also hang out and have a great time. (travel and lodge are not included) -digital download of film -REAL GO GIVERS PERKS
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$250 USD
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GOLD GO GIVERS

$300 USD
-Autograph copy of Academy Award nominated TROUBLE THE WATER by Kimberly and Scott Roberts -9TH WARD T-shirt -FEAR NO GUMBO T-shirt -30 min Skype conversation about film, recovery music or New Orleans (personally or for a class)
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ULTRA GO GIVERS

$500 USD
-you'll get the Gold go givers PERKS -Autograph copy of "Trouble the water" CD featuring the Academy Award nominated song "Trouble the water" -1 hour tour of the lower 9th ward -V.I.P GO GIVERS PERKS
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$650 USD
-FEAR NO GUMBO HOODIE -1 hour lower 9th ward tour -Autographed hard copy of FEAR NO GUMBO Academy Award nominated TROUBLE THE WATER DVD -30 min Skype conversation about film, recovery music or whatever. -World Famous Queen Koldmadina GUMBO RECIPE -Digital download "FEAR NO GUMBO'
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$1,000 USD
-You'll get a invitation to the premier and acknowledgement by Film makers -digital download -FEAR NO GUMBO T-SHIRT -FEAR NO GUMBO HOODIE -Autographed hard copy of FEAR NO GUMBO and Academy Award nominated TROUBLE THE WATER -World Famous Queen Koldmadina GUMBO RECIPE -FEAR NO GUMBO (gumbo pot) autograph -New Orleans basket (Louisiana brewed beer) -fine wine basket -Name on ending credits -V.I.P GO GIVERS PERKS
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$1,500 USD
-Invite to the premier also sit with and be acknowledged by the filmmakers (TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NOT included) -2 hour 9th ward tour -digital download -Name on the ending credits -$200.00 gift certificate to Bacchanal fine wines and spirits (in the 9th ward
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$5,000 USD
You'll get a Co-Producers credit -Feature (Queen Koldmadina) on song of your choice (song must be approved by artist) -Set up IMDb web page -30 min Skype conversation about film, recovery music or New Orleans (personal or for a class) -2 hour tour of Lower 9th ward -LUNCH with Kimberly and Scott in New Orleans at Bacchanal fine wines and spirits
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$10,000 USD
I'll cook GUMBO dinner for you and a guest at my house - Speak at an event or to a group (TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NOT included) -Co producers credit -Set up IMDb web page -All perks
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$20,000 USD
-All PERKS -ALL expense paid trip to join the post production team for a day at the premiere (in LA or NY TBD) -VIDEO PROMOTION OF YOUR SELF OR BUSINESS AT THE OF FILM FOR YOUR CREDIT
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