SummaryA 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.
Directed By:Rory Kennedy
Written By:Mark Bailey, Dallas Brennan
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
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Dec 16, 2022
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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.
Dec 16, 2022
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Once the ash settles, we long for insight, but only the trauma lingers on.
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Jan 6, 2023
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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. 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.
Production Company:
- Appian Way
- Imagine Documentaries
- Moxie Films
- Netflix
Release Date:Dec 9, 2022
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:PG-13
Awards
Montclair Film Festival (MFF)
• 1 Nomination
Cinema Audio Society, USA
• 1 Nomination




























