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The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

DocumentaryDrama

2022, Movie, 1h 37min

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.

Country: United States,New Zealand

Director:

Rory Kennedy

Reviews

Critic M.N. Miller

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Harrowing and visceral while also finding the human center, The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari is wholly engrossing.

Read full review at Ready Steady Cut

Critic Archi Sengupta

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...a scary look at reality and a lesson on not angering Mother Nature.

Read full review at Leisure Byte

Critic Sabrina Mcfarland

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...shows how an unexpected act can unintentionally bring out the best in people.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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"The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari" is a documentary that takes a closer look at the 2019 volcanic eruption on Whakaari/White Island in New Zealand, which resulted in the loss of 22 lives. Through survivors' and rescuers' accounts and minute-by-minute footage, the film recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, highlighting their resilience and the power of shared humanity in the face of tragedy.

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You can stream The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari on: Netflix

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The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari was released for streaming on December 16, 2022.