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.
natural disaster
new zealand
rescue mission
interview
rescue team
historical event
volcanic eruption
newsreel footage
historical drama
nature documentary
rescue operation
volcanic island
observational documentary
documentary
search and rescue