FOUR THOUSAND (4000) Days
Director: Daniel E. Catullo III
Documentary Feature
Crime, Human Interest, Social Issues |
USA |
112 min
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4000 Days is a powerful documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families who turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement for change. After losing their sons to fraternity hazing, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on secrecy, denial, and silence. Refusing to accept that their children died in vain, they joined forces and waged a years-long battle to expose the dangers of hazing, challenge university and fraternity accountability, and push for sweeping legislative reform.
The film’s title, 4000 Days, represents the length of their struggle—the number of days it took to turn grief into action, and action into law. Through raw testimonies, intimate moments, and unprecedented access to the families’ journey, the documentary captures both the heartbreak and the unyielding determination behind their mission. What begins as three stories of unimaginable loss grows into a united movement that redefines how America views fraternity culture and sets a precedent for victim-centered change.
4000 Days is not only a story of loss—it’s a testament to love, resilience, and the power of ordinary people to transform tragedy into lasting impact, ensuring no other family has to endure the same pain.
Director’s bio:
Daniel E. Catullo III is an Emmy award-winning director, producer, most known for his work in the live music space. With a career spanning over 30 years, he is the founder of 10 Lives Studios, LLC, an Emmy Award-winning film, television, and digital production company known for creating groundbreaking content across live events, documentaries, scripted series, commercials, and digital platforms.
Daniel has directed and produced more than a dozen feature documentaries, 100+ music videos, and over 300 live TV concert specials. His vast portfolio includes credits on television specials, concert films, and documentaries for some of the biggest names in entertainment. Notable projects include “Foo Fighters Live at The Acropolis,” “Alicia Keys Live from NYC,” “KISS 2020 Goodbye,” “Kings of Leon – Live from Memphis,” “Andrea Bocelli Live from Florence,” “Sebastian Maniscalco Live from MSG,” “Mariah Carey – Live from Central Park,” “Rush in Rio,” “Dave Matthews Band – Live in Central Park,” and “Usher – 8701 Evolution Tour.”
He is the Creator, Showrunner, and Director of the acclaimed PBS series “Landmarks Live in Concert” (2017-2020), a global music travel series that paired legendary artists with iconic locations.
A passionate documentarian, Daniel has won three Emmy Awards for his impactful short films on anti-hazing efforts: “Breathe, Nolan, Breathe” (2020), “45 Mill Street” (2023), and “Death of a Pledge” (2024). He also served as Executive Producer on the 2014 Academy Award-nominated documentary “The Square,” which won three Emmy Awards and Audience Awards at both Sundance and TIFF. Other notable documentary credits include “Alive Inside”(Sundance Audience Award 2014), “The Mind of Mark DeFriest,” “Dog War,”(2024 Raindance “Spirt of Raindance Award” winner) “Prophets Prey,” and “Unbreakable: The Mark Pollack Story.”
Daniel is an active voting member of both The Recording Academy (NARAS) and the Television Academy. Over his career, he has been honored with more than 100 nominations and awards, including Grammy, Emmy, Telly, JUNO, Webby, Classic Rock, Golden Eagle Cine, and RIAA awards.
A dedicated philanthropist, Daniel serves on the Board of Directors for Global Adolescent Project (GAP Create)and The One Heart Movement. He is also active in supporting and consulting charities such as The Wheelchair Foundation, The Jessie Rees Foundation (NEGU), Love Like Adam Foundation, Remember Nolan Project, and The Gabby Petito Foundation.
Daniel studied Business Management at West Virginia University, where he was inducted into the Greek Alumni Hall of Fame in 2019. He currently resides in Coto de Caza, California, with his wife of 26 years and their two children.
Websites:
10livescontent.com
danielecatulloiii.com