Beirut Blast: The explosion that stole a nation's hope | Four Corners

G Reporter
Published on Oct 20, 2020
Two months ago, a massive explosion rocked Lebanon's capital, killing hundreds, injuring thousands, and sending a shock wave that damaged buildings across the city.

As the explosion occurred, people around Beirut captured the moment, and its aftermath, on their phones.

Four Corners pieces together the story of the blast, tracking down many of the people who filmed the disaster, as well as those who were dramatically shown on screen.

In a city with so many connections to Australia, the pain and grief are immense.

Reporterâ€¯: ADAM HARVEYâ€¯

LEBANONâ€¯ PRODUCTION
Producerâ€¯: CHERINE YAZBECKâ€¯
Camera: MAZEN HASHEMâ€¯, CHERINE YAZBECKâ€¯, TOM HANCOCKâ€¯
Drone operator: HAROUT BAJIKIANâ€¯

AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION
Producerâ€¯: LESLEY ROBINSONâ€¯
Researcherâ€¯: LUCY CARTERâ€¯
Editorâ€¯: SIMON BRYNJOLFFSSENâ€¯

Additional vision:â€¯
AGOSTON NEMETHâ€¯â€¯
LINA KHALILâ€¯
CHERINE EL ZEINâ€¯
ZIAD ABI KARAMâ€¯
EDDY KNAISSERâ€¯
ALAA SAADâ€¯â€¯
IBRAHIM KITMITTOâ€¯â€¯â€¯
NABIL ISMAILâ€¯â€¯
SAINT GEORGE HOSPITALâ€¯
BEIRUT FIRE BRIGADEâ€¯
SARAH COPLANDâ€¯
RAMI ZAHREDDEEN

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