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November 14 Saturday · 7 pm
World premiere
Tina McGuire Theatre, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts Asheville, NC
Introduced by the director, with a musical performance by Sarah Elizabeth Burkey.
Doors 6 pm · Seating 6:30 pm · General admission $18 plus fees
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World premiere · November 14, 2026
Out of a Flood
A Helene documentaryA film by Thomas Flight
As isolated Appalachian communities in Western North Carolina face the worst climate disaster in their history, neighbors must band together in order to survive. A Helene documentary.
A film by Thomas Flight
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Synopsis
Filmed on location in the wake of Hurricane Helene, Out of a Flood is an intimate portrait of loss, community resilience, and care.
Following residents, artists, business owners, and volunteers during the year after the storm, the film provides a first-hand account of how catastrophe can reveal humanity's hidden capacity for collective action, and what is needed for communities to survive climate crisis together.
Director
Thomas Flight is a writer and filmmaker who is best known for his video essays about the artistry of film and television. Out of a Flood is his debut documentary feature. For more, visit his website or read his newsletter, Seeing Through Film.
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