“Eyewitness accounts of New Zealand's most devastating earthquake in modern times”
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Earthquake is a 2006 documentary film helmed by Gaylene Preston. It runs 45 minutes and came out on July 1, 2006.
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The Hawke’s Bay earthquake was New Zealand’s worst civil disaster. Over 250 people died following the 7.8 quake on 3 February 1931. In this full-length documentary, director Gaylene Preston (Hope and Wire) gathers eyewitness accounts from survivors, including kuia Hana Lyola Cotter, who recounts joining the rescue effort as a teen, poet Lauris Edmond, and a student from Greenmeadows Seminary. Included is eye-opening newsreel footage of the damage. Earthquake was nominated for Best Popular Documentary at the 2006 Qantas TV Awards; it won best sound at the NZ Screen Awards.
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What is the release date of Earthquake?
Earthquake was released on July 1, 2006.
How long is Earthquake?
Earthquake runs 45 minutes (45 minutes).
Who directed Earthquake?
Earthquake was directed by Gaylene Preston.
What kind of movie is Earthquake?
Earthquake is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What should I watch if I liked Earthquake?
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