On March 11th 2011, in mid-afternoon, the most powerful earthquake to ever hit Japan unleashed a tsunami that swamped the east coast, killing almost 20,000 people and crippling the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. We hear from survivors and witnesses to the unfolding catastrophe.
Days that Shocked the World explores the most iconic disasters of the last 50 years, combining eye-witness testimony with powerful archive footage, to learn how each tragedy changed both the lives of individuals and the world.
Format
2x60Broadcaster
Channel 4 / SBS AustraliaProducer
BriteSpark FilmsDefinition
HDYear of Production
2026Director
TBC
Running Time
2x60
Year of Production
2026
Production Company
BriteSpark Films
Broadcaster
Channel 4 / SBS Australia
Awards
Available in HD
Yes
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