Preview It Yourself 7: 'Titan-The OceanGate Disaster' with Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines'

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 Disaster1:56 Trailer Reactions and Expectations3:09 Previous Documentaries and Context4:48 Concerns About the Netflix Approach7:27 The Public's View on Accountability10:38 Are there systemic Issues in the oversight of the submersible industry?12:53 Exploring the Ethics of Titanic Exploration17:59 The Dilemma of Artifact Recovery20:03 Should Civilians Visit Titanic?24:01 The Different Submersibles (Titan, MIR, Alvin) and Safety27:02 Timing of the Documentary Release28:39 Critique of Past Documentaries34:54 Upcoming Documentaries and Books41:50 Closing Thoughts on Media Representation46:37 Conclusion and Future DiscussionsThanks 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.Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠*This podcast is not sponsored. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.