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20186 minNRdoc-short

6.3/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Sinking Cities

20186 minNRdoc-short

6.3/ 10(18 ratings)• TMDB

Residents gather in New York City to mark the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, sharing personal stories of loss and recovery from the storm's impact.

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Robert McKimson

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Residents gather in New York City to mark the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, sharing personal stories of loss and recovery from the storm's impact.

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Robert McKimson

Robert McKimsondirector

John W. Dunnwriter

Mel Blanc

Milt Franklyn

Milt Franklyncast

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At a memorial in New York City, residents gather to commemorate the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. They recount personal stories of loss and recovery. Meanwhile, in the Carolinas, communities rebuild after Hurricane Florence struck in 2018. Local officials discuss the persistent threats of rising sea levels and flooding. The film includes firsthand accounts and details urban planning initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable neighborhoods from future storms.

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