Skip to main content

Deep Dive: Uncrushable (2018)

Play Trailer

Film Lens

Uncrushable
Uncrushable tells the story of the wildfires that devastated California's Wine Country on October 8, 2017. The fires burned 250,000 acres, destroyed 9,000 homes and businesses, and resulted in 44 fatalities. The film presents the experiences of those who survived, including firefighters, local residents, winemakers, chefs, and musicians, illustrating the community's response to the disaster. The narrative is shaped by the voices of individuals from the Bay Area who came together to support one another in the aftermath of the fires. Their collective spirit and determination to rebuild are central themes, as the film captures both the destruction and the endurance of the community in the face of tragedy.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the local winemakers rebuilding after the fires.
  • •Follow the firefighters who battled the devastating blazes.
  • •See how chefs and musicians supported their community.

Did You Know

•The wildfires burned 250,000 acres in California's Wine Country.
•9,000 homes and businesses were destroyed in the fires.
•44 people lost their lives due to the wildfires on October 8, 2017.

Perfect For

California wildfiresCommunity resilienceWine country stories