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Express Tribune
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Twister: Caught in the Storm brings Joplin tornado's devastation and survival stories to Netflix
Netflix's latest documentary, The Twister: Caught in the Storm, provides a harrowing look at the EF-5 tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, 2011. Directed by Alexandra Lacey, known for acclaimed projects such as Tinder Swindler and Three Identical Strangers, the film offers a gripping recounting of the disaster that claimed 161 lives and left over 1,000 injured. The documentary follows a group of young survivors whose high school graduation day turned into a nightmare. With wind speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour, the tornado cut a destructive path through 13 miles of the city, leaving behind widespread devastation. The Twister features real-life footage captured by Joplin residents, immersing viewers in the storm's raw and terrifying power. According to the film's synopsis, 'This catastrophic event ravaged Joplin, yet its community overcame, rebuilt, and became an enduring symbol of hope.' The documentary highlights deeply personal accounts, including a high school football captain who aided in rescue efforts, a young employee who watched his workplace collapse, and storm chasers who barely escaped with their lives. The documentary's release coincides with recent deadly tornado outbreaks across the Midwest and South, adding to its timely significance. The Twister: Caught in the Storm will be available on Netflix starting March 19, 2025, at 2 a.m. CST. A Netflix subscription is required, with plans starting at $7.99 per month. Through firsthand testimonies and immersive footage, The Twister serves as both a chilling reminder of nature's power and a testament to human resilience in the face of disaster.
USA Today
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Twister: Caught in the Storm': Netflix doc to feature 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri
'Twister: Caught in the Storm': Netflix doc to feature 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri The documentary is directed by Alexandra Lacey, who worked on projects like "Tinder Swindler" and "Three Identical Strangers." Show Caption Hide Caption U.S. severe weather: Over 30 reported dead across the country Nearly three dozen people have reportedly died across the central and southern U.S. amid a massive storm that fueled violent tornadoes, high winds, dust storms and icy conditions. Fox - 26 Houston The tornado that raged through Joplin, Missouri 14 years ago is the subject of a new Netflix documentary. "The Twister: Caught in the Storm" is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of the EF-5 tornado that swept through Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. The film focuses on a group of young people from the area whose high school graduation day was affected by the tornado. Ranked as the seventh deadliest tornado in U.S. history, the Joplin tornado killed 161 people and left another 1,000 injured. The tornado wrecked through 13 miles of the city, with wind speeds over 200 miles per hour. "This catastrophic event ravaged Joplin, and yet its community overcame, rebuilt and became an enduring symbol of hope. The film features adrenaline-inducing real-life footage, filmed by people in Joplin, taking us into the eye of the storm," the documentary's synopsis reads. "The Twister: Caught in the Storm" is directed by Alexandra Lacey, a UK-based filmmaker known for working on projects like "Tinder Swindler," "American Nightmare" and "Three Identical Strangers." She's also directed television series "The Fake Sheikh," "Welcome to Murdertown" and "Mansion: The Lost Tapes." The documentary's release happens to follow the mass destruction of several tornados that raged through the Midwest and South over the weekend. At least 37 people had been reported dead in Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama and Missouri, as of Monday morning. As the Netflix documentary's premiere date nears, here's what to know about "The Twister: Caught in the Storm." How to watch 'The Twister: Caught in the Storm' Netflix's new documentary, "The Twister: Caught in the Storm" will be available to watch on Netflix at 2 a.m. CST on Wednesday, March 19. Do you need a Netflix subscription to watch 'The Twister: Caught in the Storm'? Yes, viewers need a Netflix subscription to watch "The Twister: Caught in the Storm." Here is more information about Netflix's subscription plans: Standard with ads: $7.99 per month $7.99 per month Standard without ads: $17.99 per month $17.99 per month Premium: $24.99 per month Watch the trailer for 'The Twister: Caught in the Storm' Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
