#HurricaneHelene #WesternNC #Hurricane #Flooding #disaster
This documentary captures the profound impact of Hurricane Helene on the communities of Western North Carolina, revealing both the staggering destruction and the resilient spirit of those affected. It tells the story of incredible volunteers from across the country who came together to help rebuild lives and bring hope.
In our journey to offer aid, we recognized the importance of putting faces to both the unsung heroes and those living through the devastation. There is deep healing in sharing these stories, and our prayer is that this documentary serves as a testament to the real faces behind the loss and resilience. By creating a space for these voices, we hope it becomes a catalyst for healing and an invitation for others to hold space for one another in times of need.
POEM
Water, the thread of life so pure,
A crystal stream, a soft allure,
It feeds the earth, the roots below,
The gentle pulse, the steady flow.
Without it, death’s embrace is near,
The desert cries, the sky austere,
Life wilts beneath the burning sun,
Where once it thrived, now all is done.
But oh, the force when waters rise,
Beneath the storm’s unyielding skies,
It tears through lands, a wild refrain,
A flood of power, a path of pain.
It shapes the earth with quiet might,
In peaceful streams or raging night,
A giver, taker, breath and bane,
Both tranquil balm and driving rain.
In every drop, a story spun,
Of birth and death, destruction, sun,
The endless dance of ebb and flow—
Water, the life we cannot know.
Poem By James Gabriel
and Jennifer Forehand
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Time Stamps:
Directed, Filmed, and Edited by:
James David Gabriel
www.whistlebridproductions.com
Production Assistant/ 1st AD:
Jennifer Forehand
Featuring Interviews with:
Helping Friend/HAM Radio:
GD Cordell
Appalachian Disaster Coalition:
Wyatt Bumgarner
Search and Rescue/ATV:
5 Star Professional Services, LLC.
Phillip Moorlag
Water Truck/Coach:
John Stallings
Recreational Therapist/Art Table:
Abby Crilley
Amy Earnheart
The Collins Family Interviews:
Camille Collins
David Collins
Jonathon Collins
Nancy Collins
Blanco the Cat Collins
Chainsaw Boys:
TJ Cook
Seth Wright
Ways You Can Help:
Collins Family GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/77463ff4
Appalachian Disaster Coalition: https://www.appalachiandisastercoalition.com
World Central Kitchen (Water Truck): https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/?_gl=1*1kny4kt*_gcl_au*ODE4NDI1NTguMTcyOTYyNjIwOQ..*_ga*MTkxODE5NTg0OC4xNzI5NjI2MjA5*_ga_5WKVY8503C*MTcyOTYyNjIwOS4xLjAuMTcyOTYyNjIwOS42MC4wLjA.#!/donation/checkout
Music By:
Rain Brings Change - Artist James David Gabriel
Music Licensing:
James David Gabriel Music: Whistle Bird Productions 2024
Max Pro, Artlist License
License Owner - Whistle Bird Productions 17 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2025 License Number - J94qoR
Photo and Video Credits:
Jennifer Forehand
The Collins Family
Wyatt Bumgarner
YouTube Clip Credits:
Jay-Paul Thibault: https://youtu.be/C4xA7QfIOdo?si=A0Hsn4yvvs2xIX2d
FOX Weather:
https://youtu.be/GR5oQa-6Sn4?si=zE3uHqSdW6aBzSE5