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Deep Dive: The Raft (2019)

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The Raft
The documentary 'The Raft' focuses on an experiment conducted by psychologist Santiago Genovés in 1973 aboard the raft Acali. Over three months, five men and six women crossed the Atlantic Ocean to study human behavior, particularly in relation to violence and sexual attraction. The film features archival footage from the expedition and includes a reunion of the participants, providing a retrospective view of the psychological dynamics that unfolded during the journey. Through the interactions of the participants, the documentary reveals the complex social behaviors that emerged in the confined space of the raft. The film presents a unique perspective on human nature, examining how individuals respond to extreme situations and the limits of psychological endurance when faced with interpersonal conflicts and attraction.

Why Watch

  • •See the unique Acali raft experiment from 1973.
  • •Meet participants reflecting on their experiences.
  • •Find out how isolation affects human behavior.

Did You Know

•Santiago Genovés led the Acali experiment in 1973.
•The raft journey lasted three months across the Atlantic Ocean.
•There were 11 participants: five men and six women.
•The documentary has a runtime of 97 minutes.

Perfect For

Psychology enthusiastsDocumentary fansSocial behavior studies