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4000 days documentary 

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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.

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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

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Associate Producers

Victoria S. Briggs

Eric Christopher

Sal Etter

Evan M. Johnson

Laura Rutkiewicz

Noah Wolfe

Consulting Producers

Kim Burch

TJ Burch

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Supervising Producer

Andrew Ward

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Archival Producer

Jackie Clary

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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

Dolores Quintana

A documentary about the determination of the parents of children killed by college hazing seeking to pass legislation to put a stop to it.

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Movizark 

After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence.

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People

4000 Days, a documentary that premiered on June 10 at the Tribeca Festival, tells the stories of TJ and Kim Burch, Eric and Linda Oakes and Julie and Gary DeVercelly

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Geek Vibes Nation

4000 Days isn't just the story of an intense political challenge; it is the emotional journey of a parent dealing with loss.

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Eye For Film

An important contribution to a still pertinent debate, 4000 Days is also a tribute to relentless campaigners.

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Elements of Madness

A documentary following the 4000-day journey to impose greater guidelines and actual consequence on higher education schools

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12 On Your Side 

4,000 Days” follows the story of three families and their fight for change after being impacted by hazing.

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ABC 8News 

The documentary, directed by Daniel E. Catullo, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this week. It follows the lives of three families.

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Big Gold Belt

4000 Days is an emotional and inspiring documentary that follows three families fighting for accountability and reform.

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LATF USA

4000 Days is a documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families who turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement for change.

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Deadline

After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence.

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Film Factual

In an era when accountability is often elusive, the new documentary '4000 Days' explores the extraordinary resilience of families

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Fox News

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.

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Eye For Film

4000 days – that's how long it has taken for legislative effort to restrict hazing on US university campuses to take effect.

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Elements of Madness

4000 Days chronicles the agonizing public struggle of three families whose personal tragedies become..

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