The Preview It Yourself side-series takes a historical turn, as Sean from 'Review It Yourself' and Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' discuss the trailer for Netflix's upcoming documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster' (2025). The documentary will be released only on Netflix on 11th June 2025.*

Discussion Points:

-The direction of the documentary.

-Whether the trailer feels less like a documentary and more like a crime-drama.

-Similarities between Stockton Rush and J. Bruce Ismay.

Raised Questions:

-Was the documentary inevitable?

-Is the trailer too dramatic?

-Do we need to let Titanic rest now?

Chapters:

0:03 Introduction to Titan Disaster

1:56 Trailer Reactions and Expectations

3:09 Previous Documentaries and Context

4:48 Concerns About the Netflix Approach

7:27 The Public's View on Accountability

10:38 Are there systemic Issues in the oversight of the submersible industry?

12:53 Exploring the Ethics of Titanic Exploration

17:59 The Dilemma of Artifact Recovery

20:03 Should Civilians Visit Titanic?

24:01 The Different Submersibles (Titan, MIR, Alvin) and Safety

27:02 Timing of the Documentary Release

28:39 Critique of Past Documentaries

34:54 Upcoming Documentaries and Books

41:50 Closing Thoughts on Media Representation

46:37 Conclusion and Future Discussions

Thanks for Listening!

This episode is dedicated to those who lost their lives on the Titanic, the Titan and their families and loved ones. Rest In Peace.

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