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201746 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Make It Out Alive

201746 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Human stories from disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake highlight resilience and survival in the face of tragedy.

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Human stories from disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake highlight resilience and survival in the face of tragedy.

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Paulo Thiago

Paulo Thiagodirector

Murilo Rosa

Murilo Rosacast

Priscila Fantin

Priscila Fantincast

Othon Bastos

Othon Bastoscast

Jaime Leibovitch

Jaime Leibovitchcast

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Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 Haiti earthquake have left profound impacts on communities and individuals. "Make It Out Alive" highlights the personal stories of survivors who faced unimaginable challenges during these catastrophic events. Through interviews and firsthand accounts, the documentary explores the resilience and determination of people like New Orleans resident Lorrie Smith and Haitian survivor Dr. Jean P. Charles, illustrating the human spirit's capacity to endure and rebuild in the aftermath of tragedy.

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