The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

Name: The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
Genre: Documentary
Released: December 9, 2022
Duration: 98 min

2022

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Netflix | Release Date: December 9, 2022 | PG-13

Summary: A minute-by-minute account of tourists caught in a tragic volcanic eruption while sightseeing on an island off New Zealand in 2019, The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari celebrates the survivors, as well as the everyday people who courageously came to their rescue.

Director: Rory Kennedy

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 98 min

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Noel Murray

Dec 16, 2022

The choice to limit the film’s scope also limits its impact; but the heart of “The Volcano” is still effectively harrowing, showing the moment when awe at nature’s wonders turns into mortal terror. Read full review

Natalia Winkelman

Dec 16, 2022

Once the ash settles, we long for insight, but only the trauma lingers on. Read full review

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TVJerry

Jan 6, 2023

White Island (aka Whakaari) is actually a somewhat dormant volcano in New Zealand. In 2019, two groups of tourists took boats to the island for an exploration. While there, it erupted leaving panic and disaster. The majority of the story is told thru interviews with several survivors. ThereWhite Island (aka Whakaari) is actually a somewhat dormant volcano in New Zealand. In 2019, two groups of tourists took boats to the island for an exploration. While there, it erupted leaving panic and disaster. The majority of the story is told thru interviews with several survivors. There is a tiny bit of video shot during the catastrophe, but mostly there's lots of recreated footage and endless shots of the smoky aftermath. Director Rory Kennedy has managed to create some emotional response from the interviews, giving the doc personal perspectives, but after the blast's initial immediacy, the tension does slow.… Expand

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