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It is graduation day in Joplin, Missouri. As the Class of 2011 collect their diplomas, their hometown is hit by a rare EF-5 tornado. Believing it could be the end of the world, a group of te... Read allIt is graduation day in Joplin, Missouri. As the Class of 2011 collect their diplomas, their hometown is hit by a rare EF-5 tornado. Believing it could be the end of the world, a group of teenagers find themselves in the eye of the storm.It is graduation day in Joplin, Missouri. As the Class of 2011 collect their diplomas, their hometown is hit by a rare EF-5 tornado. Believing it could be the end of the world, a group of teenagers find themselves in the eye of the storm.
Mike Bettes
- Self - Meteorologist
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Anderson Cooper
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John King
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Don Lemon
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Will Norton
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Barack Obama
- Self - 44th President of the United States
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Tracey Presslor
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David Weersing
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The community of Joplin is hit by a rare force of nature, a devastating EF-5 tornado, a natural event that has catastrophic consequences.
First off, the negative reviews, are you guys serious? You must have watched something different to me.
161 people dead, this was a horrendous occurrence, but aside from that, how many lives, properties, businesses, structures etc were impacted and ruined by the damage.
It's very raw, very gritty, but very heartfelt and very human, don't expect the glass and nonsense of the recent Twister film, most of the footage is strictly audible only, but would you expect otherwise?
It's not glossy, it takes a bit of time to open up, and for us Brits, it's worth remembering that The US is a bit more religious than us lot over here.
One thing I will never understand though, storm chasing, I just don't get it, don't mess with Mother Nature.
7/10.
First off, the negative reviews, are you guys serious? You must have watched something different to me.
161 people dead, this was a horrendous occurrence, but aside from that, how many lives, properties, businesses, structures etc were impacted and ruined by the damage.
It's very raw, very gritty, but very heartfelt and very human, don't expect the glass and nonsense of the recent Twister film, most of the footage is strictly audible only, but would you expect otherwise?
It's not glossy, it takes a bit of time to open up, and for us Brits, it's worth remembering that The US is a bit more religious than us lot over here.
One thing I will never understand though, storm chasing, I just don't get it, don't mess with Mother Nature.
7/10.
This documentary captures the raw devastation caused by the disaster-destruction that is heartbreaking for so many people.
What stands out most is the incredible strength of the Joplin community. Despite the overwhelming tragedy, the film highlights the city's strong support system and resilience.
While there are many blurry videos and images, this actually enhances the film's authenticity. Rather than using staged footage, these visuals genuinely reflect the extent of the damage and the chaos that unfolded.
Ultimately, this documentary tells a powerful story of unity in the face of horror.
What stands out most is the incredible strength of the Joplin community. Despite the overwhelming tragedy, the film highlights the city's strong support system and resilience.
While there are many blurry videos and images, this actually enhances the film's authenticity. Rather than using staged footage, these visuals genuinely reflect the extent of the damage and the chaos that unfolded.
Ultimately, this documentary tells a powerful story of unity in the face of horror.
Someone committed how they were disappointed about premise being about people, not the tornado. They even said the characters were annoying. What's wrong with you?! This wasn't doesn't done for your entertainment. These people were not actors. This was incredible first accounts about people who experienced one of the worst tornadoes in history. The fact that they LIVED to tell it was amazing enough.
I felt this documentary was well done! My heart was racing through most of this documentary. I was emotional and driven to tears. This was shown 13 years after the event. The way they pulled together cell phone footage and actual sound. They were able to create the experience intertwined and was so descriptive, your mind could fill in the rest.
I can't believe society is so jaded by Hollywood, they are unable to feel the real.
WATCH THIS!!
Be prepared. If you live in the Midwest, you will NEVER ignore those warning sirens again!
Hope this documentary wins an Oscar!
I felt this documentary was well done! My heart was racing through most of this documentary. I was emotional and driven to tears. This was shown 13 years after the event. The way they pulled together cell phone footage and actual sound. They were able to create the experience intertwined and was so descriptive, your mind could fill in the rest.
I can't believe society is so jaded by Hollywood, they are unable to feel the real.
WATCH THIS!!
Be prepared. If you live in the Midwest, you will NEVER ignore those warning sirens again!
Hope this documentary wins an Oscar!
This is a powerful, well made documentary told by real life survivors. It was raw and emotional. It's probably the best natural disaster documentary I've seen. I live in Michigan and we do get tornadoes now and then, but nothing like they do there.
I can't help but admire the strength of this community, particularly the people that were featured. It couldn't have been easy for them to relive this tragic day. I enjoyed the different points of view, especially the teenage weather forecaster who was visiting Joplin with his mother. He immediately recognized something was happening before most of the adults around town did. This story is full of heros!
I can't help but admire the strength of this community, particularly the people that were featured. It couldn't have been easy for them to relive this tragic day. I enjoyed the different points of view, especially the teenage weather forecaster who was visiting Joplin with his mother. He immediately recognized something was happening before most of the adults around town did. This story is full of heros!
This documentary is excellent.
I grew up in Minnesota so am no stranger to tornadoes and the fear you feel when the sirens go off.
161 people died in Joplin and the city was obliterated.
I went into this not knowing what to expect and am so impressed by the first person storytelling - and that is what this is, a diverse group of young people (at the time) describing in detail and with original videos what happened to them.
It's terrifying.
I don't want to say much more as it will spoil it. Needless to say the people we come to know through their stories survived (one extremely luckily), but many others did not.
Joplin and its people are scarred but they persevere.
This documentary is two hours long but it flies by. It is never boring. And the stories are mesmerizing.
Recommended.
I grew up in Minnesota so am no stranger to tornadoes and the fear you feel when the sirens go off.
161 people died in Joplin and the city was obliterated.
I went into this not knowing what to expect and am so impressed by the first person storytelling - and that is what this is, a diverse group of young people (at the time) describing in detail and with original videos what happened to them.
It's terrifying.
I don't want to say much more as it will spoil it. Needless to say the people we come to know through their stories survived (one extremely luckily), but many others did not.
Joplin and its people are scarred but they persevere.
This documentary is two hours long but it flies by. It is never boring. And the stories are mesmerizing.
Recommended.
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