Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Southwest Florida, a new documentary is bringing survivors’ stories, and hard-earned lessons, to screens across Tampa Bay.
Rising: Surviving the Surge, produced by WGCU Public Media, chronicles the impact of the 2022 storm through gripping footage and personal accounts from residents, first responders and experts. From flooded homes to community-wide recovery efforts, the film explores how one storm reshaped a region, and what it means for Florida’s future as hurricanes grow stronger and more frequent.
Florida Humanities is hosting a series of free screenings and panel discussions about the documentary.
Upcoming screening dates:
August 14: USF St. Petersburg campus
September 24: The Portico Cafe, Tampa
October 22: Eckerd College, St. Petersburg
November: Sarasota-area events to be announced
Want to attend?
Visit floridahumanities.org/events for full details and to register.
Funding support for this series is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, Florida Humanities, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.