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The documentary focuses on Hurricane Dorian, the fiercest Atlantic hurricane in history, as it approaches the coast of Florida and impacts the Caribbean. It features footage captured by over a thousand marine workers, including Ron Yao on his shrimp boat, Sea King, who monitors the storm while fishing offshore of St. Augustine Beach. As Dorian intensifies, the film shows the rising threat levels and the preparations made by those in its path, including the tug Pelican in Barbados.
The film details the catastrophic effects of Dorian, particularly in the Bahamas, where it caused unprecedented damage over a prolonged 27-hour period. The impact on local businesses is illustrated through the experiences of those affected, such as the Aken brothers, who faced significant losses but managed to resume operations after the storm. The documentary captures the human stories behind the storm's devastation and the endurance of communities facing natural disasters.
Why Watch
- •See the real-time impact of Hurricane Dorian on local fishermen.
- •Find out how marine workers captured footage of the storm.
- •Meet the Aken brothers as they recover from the hurricane's damage.
Did You Know
•Hurricane Dorian was the fiercest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history.
•Dorian's passage over Hatus lasted 4 hours, causing severe damage.
•The storm surge from Dorian reached 7 feet on Hatus Island.
•Dorian's impact on the Bahamas lasted 27 hours, the longest for any populated area.
Perfect For
Hurricane tracking enthusiastsMarine workersDisaster recovery advocates