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The Storm & The Boats creates a portrait of humanity in crisis and the invincible spirit to survive. The film was inspired by an eagerness to capture personal stories about the first year of the pandemic while details were still fresh on our minds. These unfiltered accounts from ordinary people who lived through an unprecedented moment in human history will enlighten future generations while allowing us to assess where we are today.

"This is such an important film! It must be seen!!"
"It was amazing! Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this project." - (Gail storyteller)
"Bravo, Jody! The film was so well done! Dr. Strom was very impressive. He added so much great science and reminded me of some of the challenges."
"Where can we see this again? How can we watch it again?"
"I loved the film and have been talking about it all day! So glad I saw it!"
"The documentary was really moving. What a great contribution to history."
"The film brought so much attention to a dark time in our lives. I hope this continues to educate others on these troubling times we went through."

In this compelling one-hour documentary, we witness heart-wrenching experiences and triumphant moments of human resilience that remind us not only of what we have endured, but the work we must do to navigate the way forward.

Tami
High School Senior
Tracy
County Commissioner & Creator of a Food Security Task Force
Ron
Rabbi & Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient
Kevin
Police Officer
Jeremy
Chief Revenue Officer
Juan
Restaurant Owner
Blair
Recent College Graduate
Revi
Covid Survivor
Mercedes
High School Teacher
Nina
Pediatric Emergency Department Doctor
Liora
A Young Mother
Natalie
Restaurant Owner
Genny
Health Advocate
Kyesha
Nurse
Gail
Breast Cancer Patient, Owner of a Manufacturing Company & Public Official

Providing valuable insights from a healthcare perspective, The Storm & The Boats also features Dr. Brian L. Strom, Chancellor, of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences & Executive Vice President for Health Affairs.

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