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Tornado Glory
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Wikipedia article
'Tornado Glory' is an American documentary film that was released in 2006 by PBS. Produced by Angry Sky Entertainment, the program follows storm chasers Reed Timmer and Joel Taylor through Tornado Alley during the 2003 storm season. The film was produced and directed by Ken Cole.
Overview
As opposed to many documentaries focusing strictly on the science and destructive nature of tornadoes, 'Tornado Glory' examines the determination, excitement, and struggles of storm chasing from the personal experiences of two University of Oklahoma meteorology students, Reed Timmer and Joel Taylor. Timmer in particular has emerged as a controversial figure in the storm chasing world, favoring high-risk chase tactics such as speeding and driving in reverse to get out of a tornado's path. Taylor and Timmer's critics, including notable meteorology professors, take issue with such tactics, as well as Timmer's high-profile television appearances.
The documentary blends the personal stories and backgrounds of the two main chasers with chase sequences from their 2003 chase season. Events covered in the movie include October 9, 2001, in Elk City, Oklahoma, April 5, 2003, in Stonewall County, Texas, the May 15, 2003, outbreak and June 24, 2003, in Manchester, South Dakota, in which Timmer was almost hit by a mile-wide tornado.
According to the DVD commentaries, Taylor, Timmer, and Cole studied meteorology together at the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2002. Taylor graduated with a bachelor's degree, while Timmer is currently pursuing a doctorate in meteorology. Cole, who was also cinematographer and editor, graduated 'magna cum laude' with a B.S. in meteorology in 2002. He then studied filmmaking as part of his master's degree.
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