The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

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Overview

A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.

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General Information

Release Date: 2022-11-03
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 97 min

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