Name: Why Ships Crash
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-01-22
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Priyanga Burford

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Using never-before seen footage, testimony from witnesses speaking for the very first time, and expert analysis, this documentary aims to uncover the inside story of the Ever Given accident. And with over 2,500 shipping incidents a year, the film also asks if this was just a freak accident or whether it reveals a serious weakness in the world’s critical supply chain.

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Directed by: Tom Cook, Alessandra Bonomolo
Produced by: Tom Cook, Alessandra Bonomolo
Music by: Ninja Tune

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January 22, 2022 · 59 min · Documentary

Released: January 22, 2022
Runtime: 59 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: Egypt, United Kingdom
Available in: 3 countries

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In the United States, Why Ships Crash streams on PBS Documentaries. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Why Ships Crash worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Why Ships Crash okay for kids?

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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.