Agnes 50: Life After The Flood (2022)

It Will Happen Again

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On Friday, June 23, 1972, Pennsylvania suffered the wrath of Hurricane Agnes, which at the time was the costliest hurricane to hit the United States and would claim the lives of 128 people in the storm’s path. Now, at the 50th anniversary, WVIA explores what we as a region have learned from the Agnes tragedy. Half a century later, how did this epic event permanently change our communities – economically, physically, and emotionally? What have local communities done over the past decades to address and mitigate potential flooding in the future? Have we done enough?

Director: Alexander Monelli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date:
Editing: Alexander Monelli
Production: WVIA
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

flooding, hurricane agnes, tropical storm agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agnes 50: Life After The Flood about?
On Friday, June 23, 1972, Pennsylvania suffered the wrath of Hurricane Agnes, which at the time was the costliest hurricane to hit the United States and would claim the lives of 128 people in the storm’s path. Now, at the 50th anniversary, WVIA explores what we as a region have learned from the Agnes tragedy. Half a century later, how did this epic event permanently change our communities – economically, physically, and emotionally? What have local communities done over the past decades to address and mitigate potential flooding in the future? Have we done enough?
Who directed Agnes 50: Life After The Flood?
Agnes 50: Life After The Flood was directed by Alexander Monelli.
How long is Agnes 50: Life After The Flood?
Agnes 50: Life After The Flood has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Agnes 50: Life After The Flood?
Agnes 50: Life After The Flood is a Documentary film.
Where was Agnes 50: Life After The Flood produced?
Agnes 50: Life After The Flood was produced in United States of America.