A true disaster film, not to be confused with the disastrous Ben Affleck/Sandra Bullock romantic comedy of the same name, which examines the delicate balance between human beings and the weather conditions that surround and sometimes overwhelm them. George V. Casey's 40-minute, large-format documentary examines the impact of volcanic activity, earthquakes and tornadoes on the daily lives of people who coexist with dramatically volatile natural phenomena. It begins with a visit to Montserrat Island in the Caribbean, where the explosive nature of the live Soufriere Hills volcano colors inhabitants' daily lives; the images of billowing pyroclastic flows — a combination ...
Released:
2004
Rated:
NR
Length:
40 mins