When a nearly 2 mile-long Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic vinyl chloride derailed in a small Ohio town, the decision was made to incinerate the impact site. This included over 115,000 gallons of the chemical, sending a massive plume of black smoke into the air— with traces reaching sixteen U.S. states and parts of Canada. This documentary explores the beginning of one of the worst chemical disasters in U.S. history, as the community searches for answers.

Producers: Court Fuller, Josh Hirschfeld-Kroen,
John Russell, Nehemiah Stark
Cinematography: Nehemiah Stark
Editor: Josh Hirschfeld-Kroen
Supervising Producer: Meg Herschlein,
Josh Miller-Lewis

Project Details

Year: 2023
Genre: Documentary Series

Nomination: News & Documentary Emmy:
News Discussion and Analysis (2024)

Length: 14 Min.

Country: USA

Broadcaster: More Perfect Union