Directed by Cody Sheehy, the documentary film ‘The Last Dive’ centers on Terry Kennedy, an American Navy veteran and former Hell’s Angel whose life was transformed by a nearly two-decade friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray off Baja California, Mexico. Now in his 80s, Kennedy embarks on one final expedition to a remote volcanic island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend while seeking peace, closure, and a chance to say goodbye.
‘The Last Dive’ stars Terry Kennedy (as himself), Joyce Clinton (as herself), Robert Rubin (as himself), Mike McGettigan (as himself), and Dawn Wilson (as herself), and Dan Fitzgerald (as himself).
Written by Mark Monroe, ‘The Last Dive’ is produced by Mark Monroe, Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt, Jana Edelbaum, and Rachel Cohen, with executive producers Ted Haddock, Erin Bernhardt, Chris Stolte, and Heidi Stolte. Production companies are RandomGood Films, Rhumbline Media, Diamond Docs, Common Pictures, and Missing Piece Films.
The film’s cinematography is by Chance Falkner and Johnny Friday, the editing is by Lauren Brinkman, with music by Paul Leonard-Morgan.
Watch the trailer below:
Area 23A will release ‘The Last Dive’ in theaters on November 10, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Cody Sheehy is most known for The Last Dive and Make People Better. Terry Kennedy is most known for his decades-long friendship with the giant manta ray Willy and his transformation into an ocean conservationist.
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