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Filmmaker Chronicles Community Resilience After Devastating Eaton Fire

9/13/2025

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The Eaton Fire struck Altadena, Los Angeles, on January 7, destroying numerous homes, including those of filmmaker Ondi Timoner and her brother David.
While Ondi was in Europe during the fire, she returned to document the community's recovery in her film, "All the Walls Came Down."
The documentary premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and is showing at Laemmle Glendale, with sold-out screenings through Monday.
It showcases the community's resilience and efforts to safeguard their homes and cultural identity post-disaster.
Timoner highlights the film's themes of personal loss and community solidarity amid climate change, addressing the broader issue of climate displacement.

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Story summary

The Eaton Fire struck Altadena, Los Angeles, on January 7, destroying numerous homes, including those of filmmaker Ondi Timoner and her brother David.
While Ondi was in Europe during the fire, she returned to document the community's recovery in her film, "All the Walls Came Down."
The documentary premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and is showing at Laemmle Glendale, with sold-out screenings through Monday.
It showcases the community's resilience and efforts to safeguard their homes and cultural identity post-disaster.
Timoner highlights the film's themes of personal loss and community solidarity amid climate change, addressing the broader issue of climate displacement.