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202165 minPG-13documentary

Adapting To Dive

202165 minPG-13documentary

Seven days after his son dies of a drug overdose, a filmmaker travels to create a documentary with Diveheart without revealing his loss.

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Seven days after his son dies of a drug overdose, a filmmaker travels to create a documentary with Diveheart without revealing his loss.

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David Marshdirector

David Marshcast

Jim Elliottcast

Tinamarie Hernandezcast

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A father prepares to document the work of Diveheart, an organization that helps adaptive divers. Just days before his departure, his son dies from a drug overdose. He chooses to proceed with the project, keeping his loss a secret. Throughout the week, he witnesses the experiences of adaptive divers and learns about their methods of healing and adaptation. The film runs for 65 minutes and was released in 2021.

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