On May 31, 1889, the South Fork Dam burst, setting in motion one of the worst disasters in United States history. As a 40-foot wall of water raced down the Conemaugh Valley, the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania was transformed from an industrial boomtown into a wasteland. Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss captures the emotions of the survivors who watched as Johnstown was destroyed and over 2,200 lives were lost. A true story of heartbreak, heroism, and the will to survive, JOHNSTOWN FLOOD is a riveting look into a tragic day.