The untold human stories behind some of the world’s greatest disasters.
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After catastrophic earthquakes devastate Japan, one family's resolve is tested on a journey of survival through the sinking archipelago.
The catastrophic floods of New York, Bangkok and New-Orleans have shed light on the extreme vulnerability of more than 130 coastal cities faced with the violence of the sea. The mega-cities are threatened by a series of unusual phenomena: a surprising subsidence of soils, an unexplained rising of the level of the sea in some parts of the world, an increase in the frequency of extreme climatic events and exponential urbanization. Considering that science is capable of anticipating dangers and of suggesting protections, why do such disasters occur so often? Can they be avoided?
A medical team from the mainland of China arrived at an island in the South Pacific Ocean in order to complete their mission. But they were met with a rare natural disaster. Thus, their race against time begins as they try to complete their rescue mission. But, not only do they need to complete their rescue mission, they'll soon reveal a sinister plot underneath the surface.
The Storm is a 2009 American science fiction disaster miniseries directed by Bradford May. Based on a previous teleplay by Matthew Chernov and David Rosiak, it was written by David Abramowitz and Dennis A. Pratt and revolves around a weather creation system developed by the Atmospheric Research Institute that threatens life on Earth when deployed by the military. However, while scientist Dr. Jonathan Kirk, Danni Wilson, and detectives Devon Williams and Stilman attempt to save the world, the former is hunted by hitmen. The first part of the film was broadcast on the NBC network July 26, 2009. The second part was broadcast on August 2, 2009.
Toko Ikuta lost her parents in a car accident at the age of 3. Afterwards, her uncle, who ran a barbershop in Morioka, raised her and she had a happy childhood. Toko Ikuta was active as a local idol and she dreamed of becoming an actress. At the age of 19, she is set to take an audition in Tokyo. The day before her audition, on March 11, 2011, the great Tohoku earthquake and tsunami hits Japan. In the autumn of 2011, Toko Ikuta works at a cafe. She goes with her Korean co-worker Han Yoo-Ri to do volunteer work in Kesennuma as the area recovers from the devastating tsunami. There, Toko Ikuta meets Kiyotaka Shimizu who is a university student from Tokyo and a member of a student volunteer group. While spending time together in Kesennuma, Toko Ikuta and Kiyotaka Shimizu develop feelings for each other.
Natural and man-made catastrophes retold by eyewitnesses and dramatic reconstructions.
After a terrible earthquake in Nepal, locals and tourists join forces to face destruction in this gripping docuseries.
When a natural disaster strikes Seoul, a team of medical doctors and emergency personnel struggle to deal with its aftermath.
Superstorm is a three-part British docudrama miniseries written and directed by Julian Simpson, about a group of scientists that try to divert and weaken hurricanes using cloud seeding. Superstorm originally aired on BBC One for a period of three weeks, totaling three 59 minute episodes, from 15 April 2007 to 29 April 2007. Each episode was followed by a half-hour documentary on BBC Two on extreme weather monitoring and forecasting, called The Science of Superstorms. The series was also aired on the Discovery Channel in the U.S. and Canada during the summer of 2007. Superstorm is a co-production of BBC Worldwide, Discovery Channel and ProSieben, in association with M6 and NHK. Ailsa Orr and Michael Mosley, who made also Supervolcano, are the executive producers for BBC, while Jack E. Smith is the executive producer for Discovery Channel. The miniseries was released on DVD in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2007.
The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.
Natsuna Kunugi, a university student in Tokyo, visits Kumamoto in search of friends who she could not contact following the Kumamoto earthquakes. There, she meets local people who are full of compassion and uniqueness, including the energetic junior high school student, Izumi. A heartfelt coming-of-age story begins.
Storm chasers, survivors and first responders recount their harrowing experiences with volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes.
When a big storm arrives that can flood the lower parts of the Netherlands and Belgium, prime minister Hans Kreuger has to make a decision; can we evacuate four million people? Going for the evacuation of civilians, hospitals and prisons will take at least 4 days.
A century after the Great Kanto Earthquake, previously unknown details have been extracted from newly 8K remastered and colorized footage, vividly demonstrating how Tokyo citizens faced the disaster.
A Norwegian family vacationing on La Palma faces disaster when a young researcher discovers alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption.
Dr Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave tell the dramatic story of the Boxing Day Tsunami, which killed more than 250,000 people.
An earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area is said to occur with a 70% probability within 30 years. Staged in a news center of a TV station where a huge amount of damage information and images are gathered.
In 1997, scientists and local government officials in Wrocław face life-and-death decisions when a destructive flood wave threatens the city.
Tsunami: The Aftermath is a television mini-series that was broadcast in two parts in 2006. It dramatizes the events following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and the resulting tsunami in Thailand. Tsunami: The Aftermath is a joint production of HBO and the BBC and stars Tim Roth, Toni Collette, Sophie Okonedo, Samrit Machielsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Savannah Loney. It was filmed in Phuket and Khao Lak, Thailand from April to June 2006. Phuket and Khao Lak were two of the worst hit areas in the country in the December 26, 2004 disaster.
A series of looks into extraordinary natural disasters and their impact on the people around them.
Some of America's wealthiest people leave behind their lavish lifestyles, sprawling mansions and luxury jets, conceal their true identities, and go to live and volunteer in some of the most impoverished and dangerous communities in America. Their mission is to discover the unsung heroes of America—deserving individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help those in need. At the end of the week, in an emotional and dramatic climax, they reveal their true identities and change lives forever.
In Japan, giant monsters appear and threaten people's lives on a regular basis. Kaneko, the protagonist, gets a job at a company that operates heroes to defeat them, but he discovers the truth behind the scenes: the company is actually manufacturing monsters, and the battles are fixed by them. Kaneko is also unexpectedly selected as a pilot to control the monsters. What is work? What is work and why do people work? Will Kaneko be able to complete his mission while questioning the meaning of work?
Mickey and Pluto celebrate their loving friendship with lots of fun, as they pal-around Hot Dog Hills!
A true story based on the tragic event in the life of a top-notch actor at the peak of his career. The series follow the life of a top-notch actor at the peak of his career who gets into a brawl and kills two persons.
The All-Night Show was a television series starring Chas Lawther and produced by Jeff Silverman which ran from September 1980 to August 1981 on CFMT-TV in Toronto. The show ran live nightly from the end of other programming until 6 am. The premise was that Lawther's character, Chuck the Security Guard, had, with the help of his never-seen technically minded friend Ryerson Dupont and P.B. Leonard, took over the facilities of CFMT and accidentally broadcast their favorite shows over the air while fooling around with the equipment. The All-Night Show generally showed reruns of classic series such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and The Prisoner, and filled the space in between with music videos, old movie shorts, and comedic banter. The show only lasted one year, ending when CFMT cut its budget for the time slot. Jim Carrey was featured in some episodes of The All-Night Show, primarily as a voice actor.
A variety series featuring a cast of animated characters mocking real-world events the same day that they happen, and even interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers...
After stealing money from his company and running away, Jamal starts a medical practice under a fake name, but the nurse he hires has a secret of her own.
The series chronicles the transformation of the young Maria Callas from an ugly duckling to the greatest diva of all time, during the Occupation in Athens. We follow Maria through her relationship with the key figures in her young life: her mother, her Spanish teacher, her baritone lover, her pianist sister, the German conductor. However, each of them, impressed by her talent, has other plans for Maria.
The Art Carney Special is a comedy television series starting Art Carney as Axel Heist that aired on NBC from 1959 until 1961.
A web series that follows the lives of six diverse gay men living in Bangkok. It's about their relationships, careers, family and most of all, sexual health.
The story is mainly based on a love triangle between Wu Ri, Da Eun and Tae Hee. However, it also covers the issue of family and friendship. The story is about two childhood best friends, Tae Hee and Wu Ri who have known each other since they were kids. Tae Hee secretly falls in love with Wu Ri. However, Wu Ri has always thought of her as his best friend and his love is only for a girl that he likes most as the first time he saw her namely Da Eun, a deaf and mute girl in university. Unfortunately, Tae Hee was extremely upset and the mother of Wu Ri's family was absolutely against the relationship between the two.
The incredible life of novelist George Sand is explored with a particular focus on her romance with the famed musician Frédéric Chopin.
Qing Cai, the son of a late king, who lives in hiding to escape court conflicts. When his adoptive father is threatened, Qing Cai disguises himself as a woman to infiltrate Mingyi Manor, an all-female academy. There, he meets Gan Pu, an orphan seeking revenge, and others with hidden agendas. As Qing Cai tries to keep his identity secret, he faces comedic mishaps and develops feelings for Gan Pu. Their bond deepens despite the truth about their identities driving them apart—until they join forces to confront their shared enemies.
