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My Cyclone Gabrielle

9m

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit, it left a mark on us beyond the physical destruction. Four directors confront this impact on our worst-affected communities.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

Series details.

Credits

Alexander Behse & Jane Robertson
Executive Producers
Anna Marbrook
Director & Writer (River Memory)
Zoe McIntosh
Writer & Producer (Lost & Found)
Kim Webby
Director & Writer (Lifeline)
Skye Clark
Creator (Aftermath)
Andrew Laxon
NZME Commissioning Editor
Megan Whelan
RNZ Head of Content
Tim Burnell
RNZ Commissioning Manager

In this short-form documentary series, four award-winning Kiwi filmmakers spend 72 hours in the life of devastating Cyclone Gabrielle, capturing the aftermath experienced by themselves and their communities, from where they live, in some of the worst-affected regions of the country.

Each standalone mini-documentary dips into the lives of those on the ground, as they take action cleaning up, rebuilding, dropping critical supplies to stranded communities, and much more.

Fast-turnaround, urgent, and important, this short-form documentary series will reveal untold stories not seen in the headlines, told from a uniquely personal perspective.

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