New Orleans: Proud to Swim Home – The Virtual Memories Show Archive

This page serves as an archive reference for content that was originally hosted on Viddler.com, a video hosting platform that operated from 2006 to 2022.

About the Original Video

The video titled "New Orleans: Proud to Swim Home – The Virtual Memories Show" was previously available at this location but is no longer accessible since Viddler has discontinued its services. This content was part of the "katrinafilm" channel on Viddler, which documented experiences related to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath in New Orleans.

Historical Context

The video was likely created around December 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Based on references from linking pages, it appears to have captured important stories about resilience and recovery in post-Katrina New Orleans, including residents who were "proud to swim home" - a powerful testament to the determination of those affected by the disaster.

Connection to The Virtual Memories Show

This video was linked from a blog post at Chimera Obscura titled "New Orleans: Proud to Swim Home" from December 24, 2005. The blog post detailed experiences in post-Katrina New Orleans, including a controversial holiday train display called "Katrina Ridge" that depicted damaged homes with blue tarps, downed trees, and emergency vehicles - a representation that sparked community debate about how to memorialize the disaster.

Finding Related Content

While the original video is no longer available, those interested in Hurricane Katrina documentation and personal stories may find value in:

About Viddler

Viddler was a video hosting platform that operated from 2006 to 2022, providing services similar to YouTube. It was particularly popular for business and educational content, allowing users to create channels and share videos with specific audiences. Unfortunately, many historical videos hosted on the platform are no longer accessible since the service's discontinuation.