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198945 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Nullarbor Dreaming

198945 minPGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A team led by filmmaker Andrew Wight faced life-threatening challenges during a record cave dive in Pannikin Plains Cave due to unexpected flash floods.

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A team led by filmmaker Andrew Wight faced life-threatening challenges during a record cave dive in Pannikin Plains Cave due to unexpected flash floods.

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Wes C. Skiles

Wes C. Skilesdirector

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Andrew Wight led a cave diving team into Pannikin Plains Cave on the Nullarbor Plain in 1988. During their record dive, unexpected flash floods created dangerous conditions. The team documented their struggle to navigate the rising waters. The footage was later compiled into the 45-minute film "Nullarbor Dreaming." This experience marked a significant moment in Wight's career and inspired the feature film "Sanctum," directed by James Cameron.

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