USS Cooper: Return to Ormoc Bay
USS Cooper Return to Ormoc Bay is a documentary about a daring world record scuba dive to a sunken ship that is witnessed by a man who nearly perished on that same ship over sixty years ago. Traveling to dangerous depths, this film takes the time to remember fallen heroes, honor comrades and acknowledge those who made great sacrifices. The film explores the state of tragedy, the incomprehension we face when confronted with great, unspeakable loss. It also soars, touches the ineffable, and conveys promise. And in this balance, the film possesses great wit and humor. It opens, it reveals. It is a dark and deeply buoyant film.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Released
- 2006
Details
Release year: 2006
Storyline
USS Cooper Return to Ormoc Bay is a documentary about a daring world record scuba dive to a sunken ship that is witnessed by a man who nearly perished on that same ship over sixty years ago. Traveling to dangerous depths, this film takes the time to remember fallen heroes, honor comrades and acknowledge those who made great sacrifices. The film explores the state of tragedy, the incomprehension we face when confronted with great, unspeakable loss. It also soars, touches the ineffable, and conveys promise. And in this balance, the film possesses great wit and humor. It opens, it reveals. It is a dark and deeply buoyant film.