MOVIE
The Dog Stars
At the end of the world, no one survives alone.
After the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.
KNOW BEFORE WATCHING
A few things worth knowing first
CONCEPT
Global flu pandemic
A global flu pandemic is an outbreak of an influenza virus that spreads across multiple countries or continents, affecting a large percentage of the world's population. Such events often lead to widespread social disruption, healthcare crises, and significant changes in human behavior and societal structures.
CULTURE
Mennonite
Mennonites are members of a group of Christian denominations that originated during the Protestant Reformation. They are often characterized by their emphasis on pacifism, simple living, and community cohesion, frequently maintaining distinct cultural traditions and social practices.
TERM
Survivalist
A survivalist is an individual who practices survivalism, the belief in and preparation for the possibility of a societal collapse or large-scale catastrophe. This often involves stockpiling resources, learning wilderness skills, and maintaining self-sufficient living arrangements to endure extreme circumstances.
TECHNOLOGY
Cessna 182 Skylane
The Cessna 182 Skylane is a popular single-engine, high-wing, fixed-gear general aviation aircraft. Known for its reliability and performance, it is frequently used for personal transportation, flight training, and utility purposes in various environments.