Cert: TBC
93 mins
BBFC advice: TBA
The late 80s was like one long disaster movie.
And the tragedies came in so many different guises: Lockerbie, Zeebrugge, Hysel, Hillsborough, Bradford, Kegworth, Clapham Junction all became synonymous with loss of life.
As did Piper Alpha.
Of course, Piper Alpha isn't a place - it was an oil rig - and nothing remains as a lasting tribute to those who perished when it exploded into a terrible inferno.
It was late in the evening 25 years ago that reports came through to the Birmingham Post where I was working at the time.
At first, there was confusion in our newsroom and early information suggested that everyone had been saved.
Deadline came and went and, much to the paper's embarrassment, the story which appeared the next day was one of survival.
Sadly, as Andrew Wonke's film makes only too clear, those who died far outnumbered those who escaped with their lives.
His movie is a chronology of the hours just before and after disaster struck on the rig, as told by tearful survivors.
These are hard men but recognise that only fate means that they are here to tell their stories and their friends and colleagues are not.
The detail, etched in their minds forever, is frighteningly clear but is enhanced by dramatisation and actual footage of the time (which includes the men in their youth).
It is an upsetting documentary for those involved and viewer alike but it is also an important one.
Incidents such as Piper Alpha need to be recalled so that corners on safety are never cut again.
The late 80s changed lives in so many ways - airport, football stadia, train travel... and oil rigs are all much safer than they once were - we should never go back to the time before these tragedies happened.
Laughs: none
Jumps: none
Vomit: none
Nudity: none
Overall rating: 8.5/10