Update: Azorian Released

Remember two years ago when I wrote about the Hughes Glomar Explorer? Well, thanks to Netlix, I was finally able to watch it.

While awaiting the release of the film, the film’s director/producer Michael White personally responded to my email asking for info on the time frame for the release of the film.

Its taken me over 3 years to make this film and its always a pleasure when someone like yourself  writes personally showing their eagerness to see it!  It somehow makes it seem all worth while! and after all… that’s why I made it!

Check out Azorian: The Raising of the K-129 on Netflix (intant only).

How did I like it? I loved it, but I agree (mostly) with the top-rated review on Netflix by thedragonsegg in that it’s not for everyone.

I can see this appealing to three basic groups of people. First, military historians, the film is about the recovery of a Cold War era Soviet sub. Second, deep sea buffs, this little real life adventure takes place in 16,000+ feet of water. Third, the techies. The film goes into graphic technical detail of the machinery used. Absolutely astounding for 1974. Everyone else is probably going to find the film dull, dry, boring and full of blurry, grainy, archival footage with uninteresting narration. But if you belong to any of the afore mentioned groups, this is definitely worth the 102 minute watch. Just the daring of even trying to carry out this venture in absolute secrecy in the middle of the ocean with the Russians spying at every opportunity is fascinating.