LUXEN Movie

The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

2022·1h 37m·★ 7.2

A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.

LUXEN Decision Guide

Does this fit your night?

A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.

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Who it is for

Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.

Commitment

Light commitment · 1h 37m

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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.

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