After three months in Antarctica, Jimmy Graham returns home claiming he discovered a secret nuclear site, leading to his rapid descent into schizophrenia.
“A lost father. A 30 year old conspiracy. A daughter's journey to uncover the truth.”
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After three months in Antarctica, Jimmy Graham returns home claiming he discovered a secret nuclear site, leading to his rapid descent into schizophrenia.
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Jimmy Graham returns home from Antarctica in 1978, a changed man. After three months with Operation Deepfreeze, he claims to have uncovered a secret American nuclear site. His paranoia escalates, leading him to allege that the CIA performed a chemical lobotomy on him. As his mental health deteriorates, his wife, Frances, takes their children, Sean and Juliet, and leaves. For thirty years, the family struggles with the fallout of his decline. Now, Juliet seeks to reveal the truth behind her father's transformation and the events that led to their fractured lives.
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Why Watch
- Find out what happened to Jimmy Graham in Antarctica.
- Meet Juliet, who seeks the truth about her father's past.
- See the impact of mental illness on a family over decades.
Did You Know
- Jimmy Graham was 34 years old when he returned from Antarctica in 1978.
- The family dealt with Jimmy's mental decline for thirty years.
- Juliet Lamont directed the film in 2009, the same year it was released.
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What year did Jimmy Graham participate in Operation Deepfreeze?
Jimmy Graham participated in Operation Deepfreeze in 1978.
What happened to Jimmy Graham after his return from Antarctica?
After returning from Antarctica, Jimmy Graham became agitated and paranoid, claiming he discovered a secret American nuclear site.
Who directed the documentary 'The Snowman'?
The documentary 'The Snowman' was directed by Juliet Lamont.
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