The Big Five Dive

Film Synopsis

The Big Five Dive is a short adventure documentary that follows a group of women as they attempt to SCUBA dive one historic site in all five Great Lakes within the span of 24 hours. Directed by Elizabeth Kaiser, and filmed by a female led crew, these women show that there is a place for everyone under the water.

Showings

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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