Plot — What is When a City Falls about?
2010 on the Canterbury Plains and all is well. Lambs, blue skies and daffodils. In Cathedral Square choir boys sing to their God. Punts push new season's tourists along the Avon. They photograph the 'Garden city'; the 'most English city outside of England'. We get hit with a 7.1 earthquake. We stand up, wave our fists at the heavens and compliment ourselves on our ability to recover. And then we get hit even harder. Now the city has fallen. Many are dead. Many injured. Many narrowly escape. A fragile people reappear in the following days. We have learnt from the first earthquake and once again a response is growing. Once again adrenaline is taking over. Now the whole country is rallying for Christchurch. It's the energy of the people that's unprecedented. Communities are rising from the sand. People are holding tight to each other. A year later and the quakes keep rolling. Now the Canterbury earthquakes are the most ever quakes recorded in a series. And we're still counting....
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2011 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 106 min |
| Audience Score | 58% (5.8/10, 3 votes) |
When a City Falls — FAQ
Is When a City Falls worth watching? When a City Falls holds a 5.8/10 rating from 3 viewers. 2010 on the Canterbury Plains and all is well. Lambs, blue skies and daffodils. In Cathedral Square choir boys sing to their God. Punts push new season's tourists along the Avon. They photograph the 'Garden city'; the 'm
Who directed When a City Falls? Directed by Gerard Smyth.
Where can I stream When a City Falls? You can stream When a City Falls on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did When a City Falls release? It released in 2011.
