Still Standing

Still Standing

2026 · 10 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

On January 7, 2025, the Eaton fire destroyed over 9,000 structures in Altadena, California. Thousands more were left standing but contaminated with toxic ash. Residents face the impossible decision of whether they should risk their health to return home.

Directed by Victor Tadashi Suarez

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