DEFYING DEATH

ON THE ATLANTIC

NARRATED BY WILLIAM FICHTNER

DEFYING DEATH ON THE ATLANTIC

Funded by Scott and Kathy Bieler will be broadcast on PBS stations across the country beginning in May.

BTPM PBS Buffalo will air the documentary on
May 26 at 9:00PM

You can also stream the film anytime on the PBS app.

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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 Coach
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Credentialed 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 Affairs
WNY 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

DEFYING DEATH ON THE ATLANTIC PREVIEW SCREENING | MAY 14th @BTPM

Attended by over 165 people, the documentary was met with tremendous positive reactions from the audience. Two of the team members attended the preview and answered questions about the experience. Our documentary will be broadcast across PBS stations nationwide.

Watch Defying Death on the Atlantic on BTPM PBS on May 26 at 9:00 PM or stream it anytime on the PBS app.