They Made News, Part 1 - James Seely, filmed the Hindenburg Disaster

They Made News, Part 1 - James Seely, filmed the Hindenburg Disaster

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The transcript describes a dramatic event involving a ship that bursts into flames. The narrator, a news reporter, recounts setting up a camera near the mooring mast to capture the event. As the ship arrives, it unexpectedly explodes, and the narrator captures the incident on film despite the danger. The aftermath is chaotic, with people unable to escape. The film is later developed and praised as a significant piece of journalism.

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How did the photographer describe the atmosphere during the explosion?

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What was the reaction of the editor after the film was developed?

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