Project Summary

Johnnie Mercer’s Pier has been a key feature of Wrightsville Beach, NC since the 1930’s. When the pier was destroyed by Hurricanes Bertha and Fran in 1996, its owners knew immediately that they wanted to rebuild. Although the reconstruction process was long and very difficult, the pier reopened in 2001 and has experienced great success. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, Johnnie Mercer’s Pier is living proof that while it may be difficult, recovery is possible. This documentary will chronicle the pier’s life from before it was destroyed, through the reconstruction process, and up to its current status today.