Ghosts of the Abyss

One of the best Titanic documentaries ever made, _Ghosts of the Abyss_ delivering a rich and interactive look at the ship’s wreckage site. With new specialized equipment, James Cameron leads an expedition to the wreckage of the _Titanic_ and goes further into the ship than ever before. Using a blend of underwater footage superimposed with live action sage footage, the film delivers a real sense of the dimensions and feel of the ship. The film also has an added sense of poignancy, given that Cameron’s expedition coincided with the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center; presenting an interesting parallel of one disaster being explored during the mist of another. _Ghosts of the Abyss_ is a fascinating documentary and serves as a perfect companion piece to James Cameron’s 1997 epic film, revealing the facts behind the fiction.

The documentary spends far too much time talking about issues unrelated to the Titanic. Honestly, you find yourself questioning why they would spend 20 minutes [spoiler] talking about retrieving a robotic submersible when they could be exploring more of the Titanic. [/spoiler]. Not worth your time.