Deep Rising

Deep Rising is a documentary focused on the environmental threats facing the deep ocean, the last untouched wilderness on Earth. The film examines the conflict between the preservation of unique marine ecosystems and the goals of a secretive organization. This group seeks to implement large-scale seabed metal extraction as a solution to a global energy crisis, leading to a struggle involving corporate power and geopolitics.

The film was directed and produced by Matthieu Rytz, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Helen Scales. Produced in the United States by companies including Abramorama and the Planet Heritage Foundation, the project features the voice of Jason Momoa as the narrator. The documentary has a runtime of 85 minutes.