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From executive producer Ang Lee comes a profoundly immersive documentary that plunges you into the heart of one man’s extraordinary survival story.

Steven Callahan, author of the New York Times bestseller Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea, recounts the night of February 4, 1982, when a catastrophic collision with a whale left his boat sinking in the dead of night. With the Atlantic Ocean surging into his vessel, Steven had only moments to grab what he could before launching himself into the dark, unforgiving sea in a life raft, clutching a basic emergency kit.

For an astonishing 76 days, that fragile inflatable raft became Steven’s entire world as he drifted helplessly across the vast expanse of the Atlantic. Forced to confront his deepest fears, limitations, and the raw power of nature, he discovered an inner strength he never knew he possessed.

Directed by Joe Wein and set to a haunting score by Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, 76 Days Adrift is more than just a survival story – it’s a powerful meditation on human endurance, resilience, and the profound connection between man and nature.

Includes post-screening discussion with a special guest.


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Credits

  • Director(s)

    • Joe Wein

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