Natural Disasters (2008)

Beth and John, a married couple with a penchant for adoption, living in rural Washington state, take in Charlie and his eight year old granddaughter Bobbie, refugees from the destruction of... See full summary »

Director:

Zach Horton

Writer:

Zach Horton

Stars:

Beth Grant, John Diehl, Charles Robinson

Cast

Credited cast:
Beth Grant	...	Beth
John Diehl	...	John
Charles Robinson	...	Charlie
Corbett Tuck	...	Corbett
Bobbie Jean Appleby	...	Bobbie
Michael Chieffo	...	Pastor Wilkenson
Sean Summers	...	Sean
Howard Wenz	...	Howard
Mary Chieffo	...	Young Beth
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alison Altman	...	Young Beth's Friend
Josh Anderson	...	Phillip
Marji Artlip	...	Bartender
Zach Horton	...	Zach
Eve Neuhart	...	Young Beth's friend
John Nieman	...	Driver

Storyline

Beth and John, a married couple with a penchant for adoption, living in rural Washington state, take in Charlie and his eight year old granddaughter Bobbie, refugees from the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. But an extended storm sets in, and the newcomers become convinced that fate has it in for them. As a feverish illness strikes their guests, Beth's and John's fears of contagion cause them to panic. Their estranged, adopted daughter returns home to find that she may be the only one who can avert a very human disaster.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ukiah, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jive at Five Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Is the second film in Zach Horton's Disaster Trilogy (after Airplane Disasters).

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Connections

Followed by Political Disasters (2009)

User Reviews

Wonderful Film

Very wonderfully acted film. Location almost gave it a feeling of watching a play. I laughed and was moved as well. Zach Horton, the director, did an excellent job and especially liked how he shot the ending, that was amazing.

I am a great fan of Charlie Robinson and Beth Grant and for me they can do no wrong.

Zach chose his actors well, for they all were good, including the minor roles. This film is a very unique concept and a well paced storytelling about a couple of survivors from Katrina and they people the other State they go for shelter and lodging and the people they encounter. I hope to view his other films as well for now I am quite curious about them.