Pompeii: The Last Day is a dramatized documentary about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
The eruption covered the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum with ash and pumice, killing everyone trapped between the volcano and the sea. The documentary depicts the various stages of the eruption, although the digitally created images of the city itself are not entirely accurate.
Travel back in time and visit the vanished city for the last day as mighty Mount Vesuvius erupted in a 24-hour reign of terror. On August 24, AD 79, the citizens of Pompeii watched as day turned to night when 4 billion tons of pumice, rock and ash erupted from Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii: The Last Day uses archaeological evidence, including writings by survivors, to unravel the mysteries of these final moments. Intricate special effects recreate every stage of Vesuvius’ disastrous eruption and its impact on soldiers, slaves, families and lovers as they grapple with the unfolding tragedy.
One of the worst natural disasters — and its most fateful day — is recreated in this critically acclaimed drama.
