Superstorm USA: Caught on Camera (2012)
This documentary looks at how young people took to social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to record Superstorm Sandy, from first dark warnings to devastating reality and chaotic aftermath. This was the first great natural disaster documented and shared on social media. The filmmakers speak to those who captured history with mobile phones and mini-cameras.
Primary Title
- Superstorm USA: Caught on Camera
Date Broadcast
- Monday 28 October 2013
Release Year
- 2012
Start Time
- 21 : 40
Finish Time
- 22 : 55
Duration
- 75:00
Channel
- Prime
Programme Description
- This documentary looks at how young people took to social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to record Superstorm Sandy, from first dark warnings to devastating reality and chaotic aftermath. This was the first great natural disaster documented and shared on social media. The filmmakers speak to those who captured history with mobile phones and mini-cameras.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary films--United States
- Hurricane Sandy, 2012
- Social media
Genres
- Documentary
- Nature
Hosts
- Stacey Dooley (Narrator)
Contributors
- Nick London (Director)
- BBC Three (Production Unit)
- Nick London (Producer)
- Mentorn Media (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary films--United States
- Hurricane Sandy, 2012
- Social media