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1985 - Colour, Mexico: Earthquake Lessons (French sound track)

Reel Number: 220539-03

Color: Colour

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1985,1980s

Country: Mexico

Location: Mexico City

TC Begins: 11:04:33

TC Ends: 11:08:05

Duration: 00:03:32

1985 - Colour, Mexico: Earthquake Lessons (French sound track) Excellent shots four, or more, high rise apartment blocks / tower blocks collapsing from various angles in bright sunlight. 11:04:49 Night shots of rescue work in aftermath of earthquake. Day shots: trucks, cranes around collapsed buildings; homeless people living in tents w/ children playing in edge of street; bathing. With parents beside tents & shelter. 11:05:05 Top shot / high angle across city w/ skyscrapers i& office buildings. Shot of destroyed buildings & long shot of smog & haze. 11:05:35 Skyscraper model; earthquake rescue work, CU faces & crowd w/ rescuers running w/ stretcher w/ survivor & shots of rescued baby crying; other rescues. Happy & smiling baby held by woman & husband. 11:06:24 Rescuers & others in rubble. Diagram showing placement of people inside collapsed building dying w/ clock hands moving. Rescue work at earthquake site; sniffer dog. LS collapsed building; men breaking concrete w/ sledge hammers. 11;07:09 Attendees at conference tables; CU speaker. Rescuers & rescued. 11:07:45 Baby in mothers arms. Picture freezes abruptly at 03:07:50. NOTE: Probably 19Sep85 Mexico City earthquake footage. Client responsible for determining any underlying rights.

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