The Quake
March 30, 2010
56m
A powerful report on Haiti's tragedy, with never-before-seen footage. What can be done now -- and who will do it?
The Quake
March 30, 2010
56m
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On Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti was leveled by one of the most devastating earthquakes in recorded history. Those responsible for handling the catastrophe, including the Haitian state and the United Nations, were crippled by the magnitude of the disaster and struggled to respond. In the confused aftermath, survivors were left without food, water or shelter. FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith and team arrived in Port-au-Prince within days, and in this powerful report, bears witness to the disaster and the ill-coordinated relief efforts in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. [Explore more stories on the original website for The Quake.]
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