Tell Tale Productions Presents the Documentary ‘Lucky to Be Alive’

Lucky to be Alive

Atlantic Canada has a rich maritime history and tragedy at sea has always been part of that legacy. Communities all around the Maritimes remember those who perished on the water. But they also celebrate the remarkable people who have come face to face with the ocean at its worst and – against all odds – managed to survive.

Lucky to be Alive is a half hour documentary that shares amazing stories from people who narrowly escaped death at sea and the rescuers who risk their lives to save others. These courageous individuals give insight into what it’s like to brave the savage sea and live to tell the tale and they also reveal the lasting impact of these life-changing events.

The Maritimes have a rich seafaring history and tragedy at sea has always been part of that legacy. Every coastal town and village has stories of vessels lost at sea with all hands. But there are also remarkable accounts of people who have come face to face with the ocean at its worst and managed to survive. These people consider themselves lucky to be alive.
 
Sailing the high seas comes with its dangers. Even the most experienced seamen can fall victim to a disaster at sea including merciless weather conditions, running aground, and collisions with other ships. With lives hanging in the balance, it’s the men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard that head out to sea to bring survivors safety home.
 
Lucky to be Alive was written & directed by award-winning Halifax filmmaker John Rosborough (Whale Rescue / Lighthouses) and created & produced by Edward Peill from Halifax-based Tell Tale Productions Inc.
 
“Everyone knows the stormy Atlantic Ocean is a dangerous place to be and the people who live in fishing communities feel the effects of ocean disaster first-hand,” says writer/director John Rosborough. “But once in a while – and against the odds – there are those that escape the oceans peril and these survivors have amazing stories to share.”
 
Lucky to be Alive will have its world broadcast premiere on CBC Television’s Land & Sea on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 12 Noon. Following the broadcast, the documentary can be watched on the CBC TV website at:  www.cbc.ca/landandsea. Land & Sea is CBC’s 2nd longest running TV series and can be followed on Twitter: @cbclandandsea
 
Lucky to be Alive was produced in association with CBC TV with funding from Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia, and Provincial and Federal tax credits.

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