DEEP RISING (2023), narrated and executive produced by Jason Momoa, takes viewers on an epic journey from the ocean's depths to the future of sustainable energy. Through awe-inspiring footage of the deep’s most dazzling creatures, this feature-length documentary illuminates the secrets of the deep ocean and how its fate holds the key to our survival.

In a riveting tale of geopolitical, corporate and scientific intrigue, DEEP RISING sheds light on the secretive International Seabed Authority (ISA), responsible for nearly half our planet’s surface on the ocean floor, while highlighting the vital need to protect the seabed as the common heritage of humankind and stressing the urgency of responsible choices for future generations.

Proposed Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific is one of the most pressing and controversial global ocean issues of our time. Each and everyone of us has a stake and a say in what happens. The film will be followed by a Q&A with KASM representative and Ocean campaigner, Phil McCabe.

Community event hosted by Protect Our Moana – Taranaki with support from KASM (Kiwis Against Seabed Mining). This film launches a weekend of community action to learn about and protect our moana (oceans) – in Taranaki and beyond – from the threat of seabed mining.

Join us the following day @ Ōpunakē Beach, Saturday 26 April, 10am to 2pm for a paddle out, lunch/music, speakers, and then more live music from 6:30pm at the Ōpunakē Town Hall.

More details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/protect.our.moana

• Genre: Documentary
• Rating: E
• Duration: 1hr 33mins