Crush, a docuseries based on the tragic Itaewon disaster of 2022, has been nominated for the Outstanding Investigative Documentary category at the 45th News & Documentary Emmy Awards. The series delves into the events of the Halloween night tragedy in Itaewon, where hundreds of people lost their lives due to overcrowding and mismanagement.
The #DocEmmys Nominees for Investigative Doc are:
— News & Documentary Emmys (@newsemmys) July 25, 2024
– Crush (@paramountplus)
– Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus | FRONTLINE (@PBS)
– Savior Complex (@HBO @StreamOnMax)
– Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America (Netflix)
– Victim/Suspect (@netflix) pic.twitter.com/CkV2O13zYZ
What Happened During the Itaewon Tragedy?
On October 29, 2022, Itaewon, a popular area in Seoul, South Korea, witnessed one of the deadliest crowd surges in the nation’s history. Known for its vibrant nightlife and youthful atmosphere, Itaewon’s Halloween celebration attracted a massive number of people. However, the narrow streets could not handle the crowd, leading to a catastrophic stampede that resulted in the deaths of 159 people and left many others injured. The disaster raised significant concerns about urban planning and public safety protocols in South Korea.
More on the “Crush” Docuseries
Crush is a two-part docuseries released on October 17, 2023, and is currently streaming on Paramount+. The series has been nominated for the Outstanding Investigative Documentary category and will compete against four other documentaries, including Victim/Suspect 2023.
Crush is produced by Jeff Zimbalist and Stu Schreiberg. The series provides a detailed recounting of the Itaewon disaster through:
- Testimonials of survivors
- Video footage
- CCTV videos
The series highlights the harrowing experiences of those who were present during the disaster and aims to shed light on the failures that led to the tragedy. Despite its international release, Crush has yet to be released in South Korea due to copyright issues.
Details About the News & Documentary Emmy Awards
The News & Documentary Emmy Awards have been recognizing excellence in journalism and documentary filmmaking since 1980. The 45th News & Documentary Emmy Awards will take place on September 20, 2024, celebrating the best in news and documentary productions over the past year.
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