In its worst crisis since World War II, Japan faces disaster on an epic scale: a death toll likely in the tens of thousands, massive destruction of homes and businesses, shortages of water and power, and the specter of nuclear meltdown. With exclusive footage, NOVA captures the human drama and offers a clear-headed investigation of what triggered the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis.
Released: Mar 30, 2011
Runtime: 1:47:31 minutes
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Corey Johnson, Roger Bilham, Simon Boxall, Chris Goldfinger, Charles McCreery, Costas Emmanuel Synolakis
Crew: Callum Macrae (Director), Robert Strange (Writer), Stephanie Kern (Director), Richard Burke-Ward (Writer), Brian Leckey (Director), Simon Ludgate (Director)