New England native Steve Callahan stars in documentary about his harrowing 76 days adrift at sea in a rubber raft.

Steve Callahan, who grew up in Dover, MA and now lives in Lamoine, ME tells the story of his 76 Days at sea after drifting 1,800 miles across the Atlantic in a 5½-foot-long raft.

Director and producer Joe Wein’s riveting documentary conveys not just the intensity of Callahan’s ordeal, but the enormous ingenuity and perseverance that helped him stay alive until he was found by fishermen.

The film is based on Callahan’s 1986 book Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea, which documents how Callahan, about to turn 30, set off alone from the Canary Islands to sail across to the Caribbean.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee boarded the film as an executive producer. Lee came to the project after collaborating with Callahan on his 2012 Oscar winner Life of Pi. He had the author serve as a consultant on that film, examining an unbelievable story of survival at sea, after learning about Callahan’s own incredible tale in the same vein.

“How long do you think you could survive if you were lost at sea with no food, water, or help in sight, and then forced to live on a raft?” Oprah Winfrey asked Callahan during a television interview about his book. The film sets out to answer that question.

  • This exclusive pre-release screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the film’s executive producer, Robert Sennott.

Robert Sennott
Executive Producer

Rob Sennott is an entrepreneur, investor, and producer. Most recently, he was an Executive Producer of the documentary WBCN The American Revolution, which was short-listed for the 2021 Academy Awards by The Wrap. Rob has known Steve Callahan for more than fifty years and has followed his story with keen interest and great admiration. He is excited to share the story of hope and resilience that is captured in Adrift.

Director: Joe Wein
Cast: Steve Callahan
Rating: NR
Runtime: 1 hour 45mins
Release Date: Pre-release screening
Format: DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)

Visit: 76days.com