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Love and Resilience Shine in Lismore Flood Documentary

2/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Floodland is a documentary directed by Jordan Giusti about the 2022 floods in Lismore, New South Wales.
The film features residents Eli and Jess, who found love amid disaster.
It highlights social justice activist Harper and Dr. Caroline Atkinson, who support First Nations people affected by the floods.
The documentary captures the town's beauty and the devastation of record flood levels as locals work to clean up and rebuild, presenting a narrative of loss and hope.

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Story summary

Floodland is a documentary directed by Jordan Giusti about the 2022 floods in Lismore, New South Wales.
The film features residents Eli and Jess, who found love amid disaster.
It highlights social justice activist Harper and Dr. Caroline Atkinson, who support First Nations people affected by the floods.
The documentary captures the town's beauty and the devastation of record flood levels as locals work to clean up and rebuild, presenting a narrative of loss and hope.