Reflections In Black Water 2023

On the morning of February 26, 1972, a coal refuse dam on the Middle Fork of Buffalo Creek collapsed, sending millions of gallons of black water into the communities that lined the creek downstream. Three hours later, 125 people were dead, more than 1,000 injured and 4,000 homeless. In this 51st Anniversary re-release, now available in 4K video with additional material, we reflect with some of the survivors of the tragedy - how it changed their lives and how the legacy of Buffalo Creek continues to impact environmental policy today.