ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — “Scars on the Mountain,” a documentary about the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Burnsville, N.C., made its streaming debut earlier this week. The film is available to watch for free.
The film was directed by Christopher Pike and shot by David Plummer across Yancey County. The 66-minute movie made its debut on the Angel streaming service on Thursday, July 30, where it is available to watch for free. Find the film here.
According to the film website, “Scars on the Mountain” is told “entirely through the voices of survivors” of Tropical Storm Helene, which left a trail of destruction in Western North Carolina in September 2024.
Yancey County residents featured in the film include:
- Ivan Barnes, a volunteer firefighter, Bald Mountain Creek
- Kristy Bryant, Yancey County EMS Director, Bolens Creek
- David Bush and Jennifer Ewing, Bolens Creek
- Shane Hilliard, Yancey County Sheriff, Shoal Creek
- Pete Lewicki, a Navy Search and Rescue Veteran, Toodies Creek
- Ron and Paddy Nyegard, Cattail Creek
- Jane Peterson, co-owner of O.C. Whitson Furniture and General Store, Green Mountain
- Gina Rivers and J.P. Thibault, Cane River Valley
- Ray and Aaron Strickland, Toodies Creek
- Ryan Wiebe, South Toe
For more information, visit www.scarsonthemountain.com.