Movie

Earthquake

“Eyewitness accounts of New Zealand's most devastating earthquake in modern times”

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Director: Gaylene Preston
Release date: 2006-07-01
Runtime: 45m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand

About Earthquake

Earthquake is a 2006 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Gaylene Preston. It has a runtime of 45 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Earthquake in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Hawke’s Bay earthquake was New Zealand’s worst civil disaster. Over 250 people died following the 7.8 quake on 3 February 1931. In this full-length documentary, director Gaylene Preston (Hope and Wire) gathers eyewitness accounts from survivors, including kuia Hana Lyola Cotter, who recounts joining the rescue effort as a teen, poet Lauris Edmond, and a student from Greenmeadows Seminary. Included is eye-opening newsreel footage of the damage. Earthquake was nominated for Best Popular Documentary at the 2006 Qantas TV Awards; it won best sound at the NZ Screen Awards.

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How long is Earthquake?+

Earthquake has a runtime of 45 minutes (45 minutes).

When did Earthquake come out?+

Earthquake is a 2006 movie directed by Gaylene Preston.

What genre is Earthquake?+

Earthquake is Documentary film.

Who directed Earthquake?+

Earthquake was directed by Gaylene Preston.