Blackout in Puerto Rico
This film takes an in-depth look at why Puerto Rico was left struggling to survive in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. It examines the failures of infrastructure, aid and governance that turned a natural disaster into a prolonged human crisis. Through the people living without power and support, it shows the human cost of neglect. It is a pointed account of a catastrophe made worse by the response to it. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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