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Run, sail, or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii - Gary Devore

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It’s a bustling day in Pompeii. After a quick visit to the market, Fabia spots her brothers, Lucius and Marcus, crossing the Forum. The siblings begin discussing Lucius’ wedding — but a deafening boom interrupts them. They watch Vesuvius spew smoke, ash, and rock — and realize they’ve been living in the shadow of a volcano. Gary Devore follows the siblings as they attempt to survive the disaster.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Gary Devore
Director
Nikhita Prabhudesai, Arvind Singh Jeena
Narrator
Jack Cutmore-Scott
Storyboard Artist
Nikhita Prabhudesai
Animator
Gaurav Dhaimodkar, Ashish Phadke, Arvind Singh Jeena
Compositor
Arvind Singh Jeena
Art Director
Ashish Phadke, Nikhita Prabhudesai
Music
Salil Bhayani
Sound Designer
Amanda P.H. Bennett, cAMP Studio
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Editorial Producer
Cella Wright
Script Editor
Iseult Gillespie
Fact-Checker
Eden Girma