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Twister: Caught in the Storm | Inside the Eye of a Tornado

Twister: Caught in the Storm | Inside the Eye of a Tornado

Update: 2025-04-23
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"One of the deadliest tornadoes in US history is headed directly for their high school graduation…” In this episode, filmmaker Alexandra Lacey takes us inside her powerful new Netflix documentary, Twister: Caught in the Storm, a raw and moving look at life in Joplin, Missouri, after a catastrophic natural disaster.

Alexandra shares how the disaster reshaped a generation of young people and reflects on the resilience, identity, and community spirit that emerged in the storm’s aftermath. She opens up about the emotional weight of telling true stories, the creative risks she took behind the camera, and what it means to capture hope in the face of devastation. Blending her British-American lens, she offers unique insight into the fast-paced world of documentary filmmaking.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeUxy239Muk

Follow Alexandra Lacey on Instagram: @lacey_docs

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Twister: Caught in the Storm | Inside the Eye of a Tornado

Twister: Caught in the Storm | Inside the Eye of a Tornado

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