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4000 days documentary
About The Film
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About The Film
4000 Days is a powerful documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families-Gary and Julie DeVercelly, Linda and Eric Oakes, and TJ and Kim Burch-who turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement for change. After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence. Refusing to accept that their children died in vain, they joined forces and waged a years-long battle to expose the dangers of hazing, challenge university and fraternity accountability, and push for sweeping legislative reform. The film's title, 4000 Days, represents the length of their struggle-the number of days it took to turn grief into action, and action into law. Through raw testimonies, intimate moments, and unprecedented access to the families' journey, the documentary captures both the heartbreak and the unyielding determination behind their mission. What begins as three stories of unimaginable loss grows into a united movement that redefines how America views fraternity culture and sets a precedent for victim-centered change. 4000 Days is not only a story of loss-it's a testament to love, resilience, and the power of ordinary people to transform tragedy into lasting impact, ensuring no other family has to endure the same pain.
4000 Days is a powerful documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families-Gary and Julie DeVercelly, Linda and Eric Oakes, and TJ and Kim Burch-who turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement for change. After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence. Refusing to accept that their children died in vain, they joined forces and waged a years-long battle to expose the dangers of hazing, challenge university and fraternity accountability, and push for sweeping legislative reform. The film's title, 4000 Days, represents the length of their struggle-the number of days it took to turn grief into action, and action into law. Through raw testimonies, intimate moments, and unprecedented access to the families' journey, the documentary captures both the heartbreak and the unyielding determination behind their mission. What begins as three stories of unimaginable loss grows into a united movement that redefines how America views fraternity culture and sets a precedent for victim-centered change. 4000 Days is not only a story of loss-it's a testament to love, resilience, and the power of ordinary people to transform tragedy into lasting impact, ensuring no other family has to endure the same pain.
4000 Days is a powerful documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families-Gary and Julie DeVercelly, Linda and Eric Oakes, and TJ and Kim Burch-who turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement for change. After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence. Refusing to accept that their children died in vain, they joined forces and waged a years-long battle to expose the dangers of hazing, challenge university and fraternity accountability, and push for sweeping legislative reform. The film's title, 4000 Days, represents the length of their struggle-the number of days it took to turn grief into action, and action into law. Through raw testimonies, intimate moments, and unprecedented access to the families' journey, the documentary captures both the heartbreak and the unyielding determination behind their mission. What begins as three stories of unimaginable loss grows into a united movement that redefines how America views fraternity culture and sets a precedent for victim-centered change. 4000 Days is not only a story of loss-it's a testament to love, resilience, and the power of ordinary people to transform tragedy into lasting impact, ensuring no other family has to endure the same pain.
OFFICIAL TRAILER
Directed By
Daniel e. catullo iII
Produced By
Daniel E Catullo
Russell Greene
David Kernan
Written By
Daniel Catullo
Russell Greene
Edited By
Russell Greene
Executive Producers
Paris Hilton
Sean Carey
David Kernan
Michael Lee
Jordan Dorfman
Julie DeVercelly
Gary DeVercelly
Co-Executive Producers
Josh Joseph
Tara Joseph
Sydni Joseph
Kevin Smart
Joel Dorfman
Post Producer
Leslie Atkins
co Producers
Madelyn Catullo
Leslie Atkins
Associate Producers
Victoria S. Briggs
Eric Christopher
Sal Etter
Evan M. Johnson
Laura Rutkiewicz
Noah Wolfe
Consulting Producers
Kim Burch
TJ Burch
Supervising Producer
Andrew Ward
Archival Producer
Jackie Clary
Director Of Photography
Michael Candelori
Archival Producer
Jackie Clary
Finishing Work
Company 3 Santa Monica
Trailer / Sizzle Editor
Will Wedig
Post Audio Mixer
Sue Pelino
Color Correction
Dave Hussey
Original Music By
Richard Patrick
Animation By
Mindbomb Films
Re-Record Mix
Sue Pelino
SLP Audio
Additional Editing
Tucker Capps
Assistant Editors
Victoria S. Briggs
Evan M. Johnson
Behind The Scenes
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