Solo

Nov 8 2008 N/A 0h 58m
Documentary

Michôd and Peedom's hour-long documentary recounts the tale of Andrew McAuley, an Australian adventurer who, in 2006, launched a quest to become the first person to paddle a kayak across the treacherous Tasman Sea, one of the loneliest and toughest stretches of water in the world.

Plot

On January 11, 2007, Andrew McAuley set out on his quest to become the first person to kayak from Australia to New Zealand across one of the wildest and loneliest stretches of ocean on Earth. On February 9, New Zealand maritime authorities received his distress call. Having survived a harrowing and torturous month at sea, conquering monstrous swells and terrifying storms, McAuley lost his life only a day from completing his journey. His body was never recovered, but the camera tapes from his kayak were and they form the basis of this moving and questioning portrait of a complex man, his family, his supporters and his attempt to conquer the ferocious Tasman Sea.

Written by

Chris Thorburn (script editor)

Directed by

David Michôd, Jennifer Peedom

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Essential Media and Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
388
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA