Climate journalist Bill McKibben and executive producer and former “60 Minutes” producer David Gelber have teamed up to create “Altadena: One Fire After Another,” a documentary chronicling the aftermath of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. The film follows Altadena residents as they confront the challenges of rebuilding their homes, preserving their community and navigating the long road to recovery.
\n\nWhile much of the initial coverage focused on the night the fire erupted, the documentary picks up the story more than a year later.
\n\n“The fire was only the beginning of the story,” Gelber said in a statement. “We wanted to understand what happens after the television cameras leave, when families are left to rebuild not only their homes but also their lives and sense of community. Altadena’s story is deeply personal, but it’s also a window into questions communities across the country are increasingly facing.”
\n\nThe film features interviews with Altadena residents sharing personal stories along with conversations with professionals on climate, economics and public policy.
\n\n“We’ve become accustomed to covering disasters as breaking news. What’s far less visible is what comes next. This film is about the months and years after a catastrophe, when the real consequences…
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