DEFYING DEATH
ON THE ATLANTIC
NARRATED BY WILLIAM FICHTNER
COMING MAY 2025
What Preview Audiences are saying
“Absolutely gripping! I was at the edge of my seat!
What these men endured is truly unbelievable.
I had to remind myself to breathe throughout!”
Aleks Malejs, CARC, CRPA, CASAC-TCertified Addiction Recovery CoachCertified Recovery Peer AdvocateCredentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (T) 
“What a story of faith, overcoming the obstacles and living miracles…..”
Herbert L. Bellamy, Jr.
“The timing is impeccable being that our country is so divided. It was so inspiring, there was never a dull or idle moment from beginning to end. … I’m still not over it!”
John Connelly
“Their survival a miracle, and a testimony to their courage and commitment to each other.”
Dr April Conlon Veteran AffairsWNY VA Medical Center
“The saga had me on the edge of my seat. The perseverance of those four valiant men who, fighting for survival against all odds, speaks to their cohesive efforts, commitment to each other, and the power of teams. All of the stars had to align for them to return to tell the story. Inspirational.”
Stuart Angert
SYNOPSIS
William Fichtner narrates the harrowing story of four veterans competing in an extreme race to cross the Atlantic in a rowboat. They set out to raise awareness for veteran mental health, PTSD and veteran suicide, and when their boat capsizes, the team ends up fighting for their lives. With footage of the race, sinking life raft and miraculous rescue, Defying Death on the Atlantic is a story of hope, teamwork and healing.
THE TEAM
Thomas HESTER CHAD MILLER WILLIAM JANSSEN NICHOLAS RAHN
Program generously funded by
Scott & Kathy Bieler.