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In June 1886 Mt Tarawera spectacularly erupted, and this documentary tells the story of the people who were caught in the catastrophic events. Around 120 people lost their lives, and the internationally famous Pink and White Terraces were destroyed. The documentary features an animated re-creation of the eruption, archival images, interviews with descendants of those involved, and readings from written eyewitness accounts. The author of the book Tarawera, Ron Keam, is also interviewed.
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I really enjoyed this documentary, there is enough material here to make a blockbuster disaster movie, Peter Jackson and Weta workshops could do the job.
I've long been fascinated by geology, probably because Pennsylvania has none beyond coal and shale gas. I've owned Professor Keam's book for years and was thrilled to see him interviewed in the documentary and the actual book brought to life on film.
Beautifully shot, edited, written and narrated. Outstanding animation. Bravo!
Hi, lovely images. Thanks. I recently visted the area and It was a great place to see. My mother tells me there was an old hollywood movie about the eruption and the destruction of the terraces. I can't find it anywhere! Can anyone out there please help me find at least the name? Many thanks. L, Australia.
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Stuart Little
Posted at 03.13PM - 03.04.2013
Great New Zealand film, classic! I love the part where they talk about the eruption!