Spike Lee films Katrina movie in Miss.

GULFPORT, Miss. (WALA) - Hurricane Katrina is now ingrained in our nation's memory. The country was bruised by the devastating storm.

But there's a key character in the story that most of the nation forgot. southern Mississippi was battered hard, yet much of the world's attention has focused on New Orleans.

So, a legendary filmmaker is making amends. Director spike Lee wants to tell the story of southern Mississippi.

In 2006, Lee released a powerful documentary called "When the Levees Broke", about the devastation Katrina caused in the Big Easy. He's currently shooting a sequel called "If God is Willing and the Creek Don't Rise". It's an update from a different location, and FOX10 caught up with him.

Five years ago, it was a story that captivated the world and upset a nation. Hurricane Katrina unleashed it's fury across the Gulf Coast. New Orleans was ground zero. When the levees broke, New Orleans was brought to its knees, and it's still trying to recover.

Many were killed in New Orleans, and Gulfport, Miss. shared the pain. The coroner told FOX10 News that 100 people died in Gulfport. For years, the city's story remained forgotten, until now.

Lee is sharing Southern Mississippi's tale with the world. He spent the day in Gulfport shooting interviews for an update to his 2006 documentary about Hurricane Katrina.

"The first one we really didn't give enough love to Mississippi and we're trying to make amends for that," said Lee.

In the shadow of New Orleans, Gulfport didn't get much love from the headlines. Homes were destroyed and the city was awash in destruction, but the world focused on New Orleans.

"At times after the storm, leaders of our community and other communities throughout southern Mississippi were screaming and no one was listening," Gulfport Spokesperson Ryan LaFontaine said.

It may be a story that's five years old, but Lee wants to leave an impression on the country about these forgotten victims.

"I think not just Americans, the world wants to know how much progress has been made. What lessons, if anything, they learned and also an update of the people they met," Lee added.

This movie will reflect on a tale that locals say needs to be told. With this story, Lee hopes to captivate the world with a story about a shattered nation that's picking up the pieces.

Lee said he's also shooting interviews in Long Beach and Biloxi. The documentary will premiere around the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which is coming up in August.