Rebuilding Paradise
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| Directed by | Ron Howard |
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| Cinematography | Lincoln Else |
| Edited by | M. Watanabe Milmore, Gladys Mae Murphy |
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| Distributed by | National Geographic Documentary Films |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rebuilding Paradise is a 2020 American documentary film directed and produced by Ron Howard. The film follows the rebuild of Paradise, California, following the 2018 California wildfires.
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020, followed by its release in the United States on July 31, 2020 by National Geographic Films.
Plot
The film follows the rebuild of Paradise, California, following the 2018 California wildfires.
Production
In January 2019, it was announced Ron Howard would direct the film and serve as a producer under his Imagine Entertainment banner, with National Geographic Documentary Films distributing.[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.[3] It was set to screen at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 15, 2020, however, the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5][6] It is scheduled to be released on July 31, 2020.[7] The documentary will make its television premiere on the National Geographic Channel on November 8, 2020.
Critical reception
Rebuilding Paradise holds a 92% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 63 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.50/10. The consensus reads, "From the horror of natural disaster to the spirit summoned behind the titular effort, Rebuilding Paradise stirringly depicts one community's perseverance."[8]
References
- ^ "Rebuilding Paradise". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ Kiladay, Gregg (January 24, 2019). "Nat Geo Documentary Films Nabs Ron Howard Look at California Wildfires (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ Beresford, Tribly; Lewis, Hilary (March 12, 2020). "Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ "Rebuilding Paradise". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 25, 2020). "Ron Howard's National Geographic Documentary 'Rebuilding Paradise' Gets Limited Theatrical Release July 31: Watch Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Rebuilding Paradise (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 15, 2020.