CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 7m

Those who Choose the Sea

Documentary

Inspired by the powerful true story of the Igbo Landing of 1803, where a group of enslaved Africans chose the ocean over slavery. This poetic film follows African freediver Tatiana Mendes as she confronts her own inner turmoil beneath the surface. Through the discipline of freediving, she dives into more than just water. She descends into inherited trauma, ancestral memory, and the quiet violence of modern life.

Directed byJack Lawes

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 7m
Language
EN
Released
September 27, 2025

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Tatiana Mendes

Creative team
Directed by
Jack Lawes

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