The Storm & The Boats was inspired by an eagerness to capture personal stories about the first year of the pandemic while details were still fresh in our minds. These are the unfiltered stories of those who lived through an unprecedented moment in human history. The result is a film that will enlighten future generations while allowing us to assess where we are today.

In this compelling one-hour documentary, brave individuals share their personal experiences and raw emotions. The storytellers provide a narrative to the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic along with illuminating insights and perspective from health care expert and Epidemiologist Dr. Brian Strom, Chancellor of Rutgers University Biomedical and Health Sciences. The Storm & The Boats creates a fearless portrait of humanity in crisis and the invincible spirit to survive.

Through heart-wrenching experiences and triumphant moments of human resilience, we witness the pandemic’s profound impact on ordinary lives – stories that remind us not only of what we’ve endured, but of the vital work still ahead as we navigate these choppy waters.