The Last Dive
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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1h 28m
In the waters of Mexico, legendary diver Terry—former Navy SEAL, Hells Angel, and the first person known to ride a giant manta ray—formed an extraordinary bond with a two-ton manta named Willy. For over two decades, the pair explored the ocean together. In the wake of a tragic manta massacre, Terry embarks on one final expedition to find his old friend. This poignant documentary uncovers the mysterious intelligence of manta rays and the enduring connection between humans and the natural world.
Cody Sheehy - Director
Mark Monroe - Writer
Randy Gebhardt - Producer
Christopher Gebhardt - Producer
Terrance Kennedy - Key Cast"Terry"
Paul Leonard-MorganMusicLimitless (2011), Dredd (2012) and Boston Strangler (2023)
Lauren BrinkmanEditingIcarus: The Aftermath
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