A Derailment
“At 8:55pm on February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.”
Synopsis
At 8:55 PM on February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Told entirely through found footage and news archive, A DERAILMENT puts you in the center of disaster. As local news coverage and publicly circulated footage unfold in real time, the film reveals not only the immediate catastrophe but the deepening crisis that followed—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability, and the failures that allowed it to escalate.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Truesdell
- Original Score
- Longmont Potion Castle
- Original Title
- A Derailment
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Truesdell
Longmont Potion Castle
Nathan Truesdell
Kat Nguyen, Will Lennon, John Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Truesdell
Director
Kat Nguyen
Producer
Nathan Truesdell
Editor
Will Lennon
Producer
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What is A Derailment about?
At 8:55 PM on February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Told entirely through found footage and news archive, A DERAILMENT puts you in the center of disaster. As local news coverage and publicly circulated footage unfold in real time, the film reveals not only the immediate catastrophe but the deepening crisis that followed—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability, and the failures that allowed it to escalate.
Who directed A Derailment?
A Derailment was directed by Nathan Truesdell.
Who stars in A Derailment?
The principal cast of A Derailment includes Not specified.
When was A Derailment released and how long is it?
A Derailment was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Derailment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Derailment was composed by Longmont Potion Castle.