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john s @hipCRANK 09/08/2022 TENACIOUS D Spoiler alert: don't read the title. The life of scuba divers in search of depth seems more like a death wish. So why the hell tempt fate for what appears to be very little reward? That question is never really answered, yet we are introduced to several characters who unflinchingly espouse their devotion and unwavering dedication to the activity. Boesmansgat is a deepwater submerged fresh water cave that punctures the South African Kalahari Desert. It is the monster's mouth that invites intrepid divers to test their mettle. It is where records are set. It is where people die. In 1994 twenty year old Deon Dryer perished there. A decade later Dave Shaw discovered the body at 270m. Shortly after, he enlisted friend and fellow diver Don Shirley for a recovery mission. This is the story of Deon, Dave and Don. You can't write this stuff. As documentaries go, revealing a large part of the mystery from the get go is unusual practice, but here it works. Splicing original footage of the recovery dive, with re-enactments, director John Malak avoids the creepy sensationalism television favours, unfolding the story in a tense, beautiful and technical manner befitting the subject matter. The intricate preparation, endless logistical details and a spider web of planning is extraordinary, but when things go wrong, it is the in situ reaction of the team that ramps up the drama. Diving down is easy, coming back up is not. Same with this movie. - hipCRANK See more greg r @itsgregsworld 08/24/2022 Meh. It's watchable. See more Lisa F 04/30/2022 Watched this film just because it came on after something else and didn't want to go to bed! One of the most emotional watches ever. Beautifully filmed. Excellent information. Very respectfully played out. So very sad and somewhat unnecessary. Loved all the detail about diving, the equipment, the safety issues, concerns and expertise. RIP Dave and Deon See more 05/26/2021 This is absolutely amazing. I'm completely enthralled with anything regarding caves or underwater, especially how deep a bit of water can be. This is both. and not only a blip in the desert of South Africa, it's a 900ft deep cave. But this is documentary and not made up at all. Only some footage re-created to show realism of the Dangers of Deep Water Diving. The Team created to recover a corpse found has proven deadly. This is a must see if you like anything you just read. See more wendy c 02/04/2021 Haunting. It did not leave me with a good feeling. Utterly Haunting. It's a story that follows you around for days after watching it like a dark cloud looming over you. While it's an incredible story full of people sacrificing for their fellow man, it still leaves you heavy hearted. See more Read all reviews

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