Join us in store for a special screening of The Last Dive - Terry Kennedy, an ex-Hell's Angel, once formed an unlikely bond with a giant manta ray named Willy. Now he makes one final dive expedition to a remote island, hoping to reunite with his extraordinary ocean friend.
The screening will feature a Q&A with guest panel, including Capt. Marlene Krpata, Joanna Basile, and Tyler Brandes. Along with Cody Sheehy, the director of the film, who will join the panel remotely.Â
We'll provide light refreshments and drinks. Plus, host a raffle for some giveaways.
Captain Marlene Krpata, a US Army veteran, was a leg limb salvage after surviving a mortar attack while serving in Iraq.Â
In 2011, she decided to amputate her leg below the knee.Â
She is now a UBS Financial Services, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator and lives in Nashville, TN.
A former recipient and a Dive Pirates Foundation Board Member, she has participated in many trips and volunteered at the annual Dive Pirates Ball.
Award-winning filmmaker whose films intimately tell the stories of
characters challenged by our changing world. He has lived on a sailboat for decades
and is the founder of Rhumbline Media. As a filmmaker, he is best known for the film
Make People Better, which was an official selection of HotDocs and the winner of
DocVille.
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A former certified counselor, hospitality executive, and music industry veteran. She is grateful to be able to use her talents in the mental wellness space in her development role at The Onsite Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides healing workshops and wellness initiatives for individuals affected by trauma. The foundation supports populations such as military veterans and creatives, making sure that finances are never a barrier to quality mental health care.
Joanna also has had a private practice for over 10 years, currently empowering individuals to realize their potential through coaching. You can hear more of her on Unrehearsed with Joanna Basile, a podcast dedicated to helping others. She was born and raised in Chicago, learned to surf in LA, and now resides in Nashville with her rescue pup Duchess. Â
 The Chief of Hickory Valley Fire Department, Reserve Deputy for White County Sheriff’s Department, and also works with the County Rescue Squad as a member of their dive team. Additionally, he serves as a Scoutmaster for the Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Tyler has been diving since 1992, he has been a PADI Divemaster, SSI Dive Control Specialist, and Platinum Pro 5000 Diver, and is currently a RAID, SDIÂ and DAN Instructor.
