Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam War veteran and a manta ray is the subject of an award-winning documentary called "The Last Dive." (thelastdivefilm.com/)






The film will be coming to San Diego on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.






Wednesday on Midday Edition, KPBS' Andrew Bowen sits down with the director to talk about the friendship at the heart of the documentary, and how it explores themes of redemption, ocean conservation and healing.






Guest:

• Cody Sheehy, director, "The Last Dive"