‘Society of the Snow’ Is a Disaster Film Done Right [Murder Made Fiction Podcast]

True Crime often gets a bad wrap. Whether maligned for exploiting tragedy or glamorizing a monstrous serial killer, the genre has just as many detractors as those who consume it with voracious glee. And this criticism is often justified. For every sensitive and painstakingly accurate recreation, there’s a slapped-together mess creating salacious content out of unthinkable tragedy. It takes care and sensitivity to create impactful entertainment out of the worst day of a real person’s life.

While the story of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 does not technically involve crime, it is an example of the genre done right. Director J.A. Bayona spent more than 100 hours gaining the trust of those directly affected by this harrowing crash in order to recreate the story with overwhelming humanity. 

In the latest episode of Bloody FM’s Murder Made Fiction, Jenn walks Joe through this beautiful yet intense film. Adapted from the book by Pablo Vierci, Society of the Snow achieves terrifying accuracy with a well-informed script, on-location filming, and a young cast of South American newcomers.

Bayona chronicles not just the 72 days members of the Old Christians Club Rugby Team spent stranded in the Andes, but brings us into their lives before and after the disaster. 

Next week, we’ll summarize our coverage of survival cannibalism by comparing this story to similar tales from the harrowing days of Westward Expansion.  

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