Storyline

When disaster strikes, who profits? FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the Business of Disaster in a major, multiplatform collaboration focused on the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy: the thousands still not home, the agencies that were supposed to help, and the companies that made millions.

Key Information

Director Rick Young
Writers Rick Young
Studio PBS
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg

Self - NYC Mayor

Diane Camerada

Self - Staten Island Resident

Nick Camerada

Self - Staten Island Resident

David Charles

Self - Flood Insurance Adjuster

Lester Holt

Lester Holt

Self - NBC Reporter

Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Narrator (voice)

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Self - US President (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self - US President (archive footage)

Laura Sullivan

Self - Correspondent

Dana Tyler

Dana Tyler

Self - CBS Reporter

Brian Williams

Brian Williams

Self - NBC Reporter

Frequently Asked Questions

Business of Disaster was released on May 24, 2016.

The runtime of Business of Disaster is 53m.

Business of Disaster is a Documentary movie.

Business of Disaster is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Business of Disaster was directed by Rick Young.

The main cast of Business of Disaster includes Michael Bloomberg, Diane Camerada, Nick Camerada.

Business of Disaster is originally in English.