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20208 minPGdoc-short

You Will Survive Doomsday

20208 minPGdoc-short

Bruce Beach constructed an underground nuclear fallout shelter using forty-two buried school buses, reflecting his unconventional approach to survival.

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You Will Survive Doomsday

2020• 8 minPG

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Bruce Beach constructed an underground nuclear fallout shelter using forty-two buried school buses, reflecting his unconventional approach to survival.

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Kyle McDougalldirector

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Bruce Beach constructed an underground nuclear fallout shelter using forty-two school buses buried beneath twelve feet of concrete and earth. "You Will Survive Doomsday" presents a portrait of Beach, examining his unconventional motivations and the extensive preparations he undertook in anticipation of potential disaster. The film showcases the unique structure and Beach's philosophy on survival, all captured with the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro and Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. This short documentary offers insight into a man dedicated to readiness in the face of uncertainty.

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