#0008 - The Mt. St. Helens Eruption Survivor

On this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, we welcome filmmaker and storyteller Michael Lienau, whose life was forever altered by one of the most dramatic natural events in American history. When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, Michael was a young filmmaker drawn to the unfolding story, and just days later he found himself at the mountain again for the second largest eruption ever recorded in the United States. What began as an attempt to document history quickly became a fight to survive it. His footage from that day became iconic, shaping how the world understood the scale and power of the disaster.

But Michael’s journey is far more than a tale of being in the wrong place at the right time. It is a story of instinct, courage, and a deep commitment to capturing truth. In this conversation, we explore the moments leading up to the eruption, the days that followed, and how that experience shaped the rest of his career. We also look at the work he is doing now, continuing to elevate stories that help people see the world through a wider lens.

To learn more about Michael, please visit: www.globalnetproductions.com