Plot Analysis Summary
A metadata-driven breakdown of the 2005 medical docudrama's production, release, and broadcast history.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Concept & Casting
Cosmic Entertainment develops the medical emergency docudrama and secures lead actors JoBeth Williams, Kris Kristofferson, and Ricky Schroder. The project is immediately classified by its genre and historical inspiration.
Key Events
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Docudrama Production — Cosmic Entertainment develops a medical emergency docudrama. Location: Cosmic Entertainment
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Cast Assembly — Lead actors JoBeth Williams, Kris Kristofferson, and Ricky Schroder are secured. Location: Casting Office
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Genre Definition — Film is classified as a medical emergency docudrama. Location: Studio Archive
Production & Setting
The story is anchored in Houston, Texas, while principal photography takes place in Vancouver, Canada. The narrative draws directly from the true-life events of Tropical Storm Allison in 2001.
Key Events
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Setting Establishment — The narrative backdrop is firmly set in Houston, Texas. Location: Houston, Texas
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Historical Basis — Story draws directly from true-life events of Tropical Storm Allison in 2001. Location: 2001 Event Archive
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Filming Location — Principal photography takes place in Vancouver, Canada. Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Storm Inspiration — Tropical Storm Allison serves as the core inspirational event. Location: Historical Records
Release & Sponsorship
The film premieres on TNT on April 3, 2005, receives corporate sponsorship from Johnson & Johnson, and secures international DVD distribution via Paramount Pictures.
Key Events
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Filming Location — Principal photography takes place in Vancouver, Canada. Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Network Premiere — Film premieres on TNT on April 3, 2005. Location: TNT Network
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Premiere Date — Specific premiere date set for April 3, 2005. Location: Broadcast Schedule
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International Release — Paramount Pictures handles international DVD distribution. Location: DVD Market
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Distribution Partner — Paramount Pictures acts as the primary international distributor. Location: Home Media
Broadcast History
Production principals are highlighted, and the movie finds a new audience through a March 2017 airing on the Decades channel, cementing its broadcast legacy.
Key Events
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Corporate Sponsorship — Johnson & Johnson provides corporate sponsorship for the film. Location: Production Office
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Channel Rerun — The Decades channel airs the movie in March 2017. Location: Decades Channel
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Rerun Date — Specific rerun date set for March 2017. Location: Broadcast Schedule
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Production Principals — Key principals Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Oliver Hudson, and Kate Hudson are linked to the production company. Location: Cosmic Entertainment
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Distribution Partner — Paramount Pictures acts as the primary international distributor. Location: Home Media
While Tropical Storm Allison brings one of the worst floods to hit Houston rages outside, the staff of Hermann hospital races against time to ensure hundreds of patients are evacuated safely.