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Join us at Patagonia Boulder for a screening and panel discussion of The Last Dive, a new documentary following the story of a giant manta ray off the coast of Mexico.
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Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, an American veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry’s life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry’s sailboat to signal their next dive, and together they explored the ocean’s depths—an extraordinary bond that turned Terry into an unexpected conservationist. Now in his 80’s, Terry embarks on one final journey to a remote island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend. But he’s also searching for something deeper: peace, closure, and a chance to say goodbye.
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The Last Dive is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy, and produced by the acclaimed Mark Monroe. This documentary invites viewers to reflect on our connection to the natural world, and the mysteriously wild creatures that help us find our place in it.
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Runtime of this documentary is 90 minutes, with a panel discussion following the film.Â
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 Drinks, snacks, and chance-to-win items will be available at the door! All donations and proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization Mother of Corals.Â
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Doors Open: 7:00PM | Event Start: 7:30PM
Cody Sheehy is an award-winning filmmaker whose films intimately tell the stories of
characters challenged by our changing world. He has lived on a sailboat for decades
and is the founder of Rhumbline Media. As a filmmaker, he is best known for the film
Make People Better, which was an official selection of HotDocs and the winner of
DocVille.
Vasser Seydel graduated with cum laude honors from the University of Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. During her time in Athens, Vasser worked for UGA’S Office of Sustainability as the Grants and Engagement Director, represented the university as the UGA Student Sustainability Ambassador, and pursued an education outside the classroom as an intern at the United Nations Foundation and TEDWomen. After graduation, she began consulting with non-profit, business, and individual clients, specializing in communications, digital media, and strategic development, to enhance brands that create positive impacts on society. Vasser continues to promote and support her family’s legacy and commitment to environmental responsibility through her family’s foundation, the Turner Foundation, as a board member and the first Chairperson of the Turner 3rd Generation board. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors for the National Center of Family Philanthropy and is a Global Ambassador for Julian Lennon’s, White Feather Foundation, and an Arctic Angel for Global Choices. Most recently, Vasser has taken on the role of President of The Oxygen Project and has the honor of representing the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as the IUCN Environmental Youth Ambassador.
