The documentary 4000 Days is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2026, shedding light on the issues and dangers of hazing in college and university fraternities. Director Daniel Catullo discusses the making of the documentary, the severity of hazing, and his own history related to fraternities and frat culture.
The Tribeca Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 3 to 14, featuring a range of films, shorts, and documentaries. Among the titles is the powerful documentary 4000 Days , which sheds light on the issues and dangers of hazing, particularly in the context of college and university fraternities.
The documentary follows three sets of parents who lost their children to hazing and provides a deeper understanding of the laws against hazing practices and the justice that should be served. Director Daniel Catullo sat down with ScreenRant's Liz Declan to discuss the making of the documentary, the severity of hazing, and his own history related to fraternities and frat culture. The parents featured in the documentary also provided context for the film and its meaning.
Catullo explained that bringing a topic as heavy as hazing to life in a documentary was a challenge, particularly when incorporating the voices and perspectives of real-life families who have been impacted by these tragedies. He shared that it was tough for him to balance the responsibility of telling the story accurately while also becoming close to the families, but ultimately, working on the documentary became easier as he became more immersed in the stories of the families.
Catullo also discussed his choice of making a documentary to tell these stories, citing his previous experience with educational films and his desire to use his platform to raise awareness about the dangers of hazing. He emphasized the importance of someone from inside the fraternity system coming out and speaking about the issues, as he believes that would be more credible than someone from the outside.
Catullo's own history with hazing and his experiences in the fraternity system have given him a unique perspective on the issue, and he hopes that his documentary will bring attention to the problem and inspire change
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