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201143 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Natural Disasters

Tornado Rampage

201143 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

On April 27, 2011, devastating tornadoes struck Alabama and Mississippi, leaving behind chaos and destruction captured in dramatic video footage.

Natural Disasters

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Christina Bavetta,

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On April 27, 2011, devastating tornadoes struck Alabama and Mississippi, leaving behind chaos and destruction captured in dramatic video footage.

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Christina Bavettadirector

Peter Crystaldirector

Poppy Dixondirector

Jamie Crawfordwriter

Simon Youngwriter

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April 27, 2011, marked a day of destruction in Alabama and Mississippi as tornadoes tore through communities. Personal accounts from those caught in the storms reveal the chaos and devastation they faced. The documentary features dramatic video footage captured by residents, alongside contributions from Reed Timmer, a storm chaser from the Discovery Channel. His exclusive images document the formation and path of the tornadoes, providing a visceral look at nature's fury and its impact on people's lives.

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