Scars on the Mountain
Like a scar, the memory endures—etched into the land, into the people—and becomes proof not only of what was lost, but of the strength that carried them through.
72 min
Synopsis
Scars on the Mountain is a documentary that chronicles the inland devastation caused when Hurricane Helene stalled over North Carolina in late 2024. It focuses heavily on Yancey County and the communities surrounding Mount Mitchell.
Our family guide
Best from age 10This documentary explores the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on inland North Carolina, particularly Yancey County and communities near Mount Mitchell. It chronicles the challenges faced by residents and the widespread destruction from the storm in late 2024.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Scenes of real-world destruction
- Stories of personal loss and recovery
What it models well
- Community resilience
- Helping others
- Environmental awareness
Talk about it after
- The power of nature and natural disasters
- Community response to hardship
- Importance of disaster preparedness
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Scars on the Mountain. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Trailers & clips
Hurricane Helene Documentary: Scars on the Mountain (Official Trailer)
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Details
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt43650626
- Official site
- scarsonthemountain.com
