“Riveting And Timely” Documentary Coming On OceanGate Titan Submersible Tragedy, Directed By Last Man To See Crew Alive

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A previously undisclosed documentary about the Titan submersible disaster is in post-production, with producers aiming for a 2025 debut at film festivals “and distribution across major platforms.” Dirty Dozen Productions, working in collaboration with RadicalMedia, is behind the project, which is being directed by Aron Arngrimsson; according to a release, Arngrimsson “was the last person to see the Titan crew alive, closing the submersible hatch and waving the crew on its way.” The OceanGate vessel piloted by company founder Stockton Rush and carrying five people including Stockton dipped below the waves of the North Atlantic in June 2023 on a mission to visit the wreckage of the Titanic.

But within about 90 minutes of the dive, the submersible lost communications with the mother ship, triggering a desperate rescue mission that riveted the world’s attention.

Four days later, a remotely operated underwater vehicle discovered the Titan wreckage and investigation revealed the craft had imploded on descent, instantly killing everyone on board. “Arngrimsson captures the fateful journey through first-hand footage from the moment Titan began its tragic expedition and the unfolding aftermath minute by minute,” notes a release. “He exclusively tells the emotional experience of five Titan crew members, revealing the family stories behind the media headlines and exposing the painful consequences of an exploration gone wrong.” The release continues, “The film will help viewers understand the motivations behind modern-day technical exploration while also reminding us of the risks.

Through breathtaking never-before-seen footage, the audience will be able to experience first-hand what intrigued the Titan crew to embark on this