On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years – and the worst ever in California's history. REBUILDING PARADISE, from Academy Award-winning director RON HOWARD, is a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as a community ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost and begin the important task of rebuilding.
Critic Reviews:
- " …a sobering film, and a valuable contribution to current discussions about whether we can ignore science for short-term gain… " – Eddie Harrison (film-authority.com)
- " Filmmaker Howard admittedly does a superb job of immediately drawing the viewer into the briskly-paced proceedings… " – David Nusair (Reel Film Reviews)
- " It's very emotional…watching people going back and rebuilding their community…it's a tale of human endurance. " – Mark Kermode (Kermode & Mayo's Film Review)