This excerpt from the upcoming documentary film, Heartland, features a letter written by eight-year-old Joplin native, Emma Jasperson. She and her family survived the May 22nd EF-5 tornado in the closet of their home. This footage was captured in the Spring of 2011 along with the interviews of 10 Joplin families. Their stories are coming in 2012.
Directed by: Erica Tremblay
Produced by: Erica Tremblay and Bernard Parham
Director of Photography: Bodie Scott-Orman
Producer: Paddy Wilkins
Voiced By: Adeline Wilkins
Music By: Denver Dalley
Associate Producers: Scott Moretti and Rachel Johnston
*Teaser Trailer edited by Paddy Wilkins
Go to Viddler.com and search for Joplin Tornado. It will be the first one you come to. I don't care if you download and/or use all or part of it.
Moochdad1956 2 weeks ago
Great documentary!
RandomKidsRule 2 months ago
God bless you sweet little one...so glad you were ok!!
frannchan 2 months ago
Can't wait to see the documentary next year to hear stories from other family members and families. Clip is beautifully done!
sgibemo 3 months ago
Certainly strikes a chord.. Thanks for uploading. More clips of this kind are needed, the spotlight is after shifting away and people seem to be forgetting already. : \
RevolutionNo1 3 months ago
So chilling. I have been in a tornado and it is truly terrifying. My heart goes out to little Emma and her family. What a brave little girl!
tickytampasti 3 months ago
I can't wait to see the full film. This footage is really beautiful.
prettyprettycoat 3 months ago
Beautiful. Love the shot at 2:17.
todbrilliant 3 months ago