Five Days at Memorial (miniseries)

Five Days at Memorial is an American drama miniseries based on the non-fiction book Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink. The miniseries chronicles the events that transpired at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

The series depicts the harrowing conditions faced by medical staff, patients, and their families as they were trapped inside the hospital without power, rising floodwaters, and dwindling supplies. It focuses on the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by the doctors and nurses as they struggled to provide care under impossible circumstances, including accusations that some patients were deliberately euthanized.

Five Days at Memorial explores the complex questions of responsibility, resource allocation, and the limits of medical ethics in the face of a catastrophic disaster. The series examines the decisions made by those in charge and the long-term consequences of those choices, including subsequent investigations and legal battles. The show aims to provide a nuanced and comprehensive portrayal of the events, highlighting the human stories behind the tragedy.