New documentary explores mesmerizing, dangerous world of freediving

>> Imagine scuba diving without a breathing apparatus. That is free diving. It's growing in popularity. The risks are high. It's mesmerizing and terrifying to watch. >> Initially, I had to Google and saw incredible images. Over time I asked if I was living my life to the fullest. >>. The clip. -- We have a clip. >> The pressures pushing me down . This is for me the best part. It feels like you're flying. It is unique. >> The way she was talking about it is almost like a spiritual experience. >> Free divers say you meet yourself down there, you are holding your breath. Anything you are not quite honest with yourself, it's a deep meditation. In the similar way to running a marathon. Like this. >> We have learned recently 50 pressures, there is a fair amount of pressure. >> If you drop, the pressure starts to push you then. Swimming against the current. >> We're talking about a long squeeze. Tissue in your lungs tears. His blood into the lungs and over time it creates a scar tissue and that means your lungs can absorb that much oxygen. It could be quite a dangerous thing. >> [Speaking another language] >> You tell the story about free diving through another diver. >> She was not allowed to compete until she was 18. They said that there was fire in her belly. >> He finished school and he was a big fan of David attenborough. Story is of how he pushed himself into the world. Then, what happens? >> It makes clear the hard work. >> What did you learn about the relationship? >> One of the things that struck me was safety divers say, the agreement is if anything happens to me you are going to bring me back up to air. That is the ultimate trust exercise. It's a beautiful trust and bond in the community. I thought it was really unique. >> Bravery . >> Good thought, the film is now streaming. Thank you very much.

Channel: PBS NewsHour

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Keywords: diving, documentary, extreme sports, scuba diving, freediving, The Deepest Breath, netflix documentary, netflix streaming, streaming on Netflix

Id: -3mvMMHy-5U

Length: 8min 4sec (484 seconds)

Published: Sat Aug 12 2023