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Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident

2023·Movie
2h 58min
95
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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The night of July 6, 2013, changed the small, picturesque town of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec’s Eastern Townships in unfathomable and horrifying ways. In a matter of minutes, 47 people were killed instantly, and more than 2,000 were displaced when an unattended train derailed nearby. What exactly transpired that night?
Tragic Train DerailmentCorporate NegligenceSmall-Town DevastationCommunity ImpactPolitical AccountabilityEnvironmental DisasterCanadian DocumentaryGrief and Resilience

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95
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 95/100 (IMDb 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident?

2 h 58 min

Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident runs 2 h 58 min.

What language is Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not An Accident in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Canada.