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Farewell to Adventure (2021)

Duration: 28:05    Category: Mid, Opportunities, Personal, Scotland   Opportunity: Right Here

Farewell to Adventure follows Bob Shepton’s emotional journey, giving up his adventurous life of sailing, not because he is 85, but in order to support his wife’s battle with Alzheimer’s.

This film was made as part of the Right Here scheme in collaboration with BBC Scotland and Screen Scotland.

The film is no longer available on BBC iPlayer. You can watch it on demand (outside the UK) following this link.

HIGHLIGHTS

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2021
Kendal Mountain Film Festival 2021
N.A.F.F. Festival 2021
Vancouver Mountain Film Festival 2022 – Best Adventure Film Award
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival 2022 – Spirit of Adventure Award

To arrange a screening please contact: festivals@scotdoc.com

Director:
Chris Prescott

PRODUCER: Noe Mendelle

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