4000 Days

4000 Days (2026)



5.0 2026 111 min —

Director: Daniel E. Catullo III

Cast: Julie Devercelly, Gary Devercelly, TJ Burch, Kim Burch, Eric Oakes

Documentary
Three families shattered by fraternity hazing—Gary and Julie DeVercelly, Linda and Eric Oakes, and TJ and Kim Burch—transformed their devastating losses into a relentless crusade for justice. When their sons died at the hands of a secretive, stonewalling system fueled by denial and silence, they refused to let those tragedies be forgotten. Uniting their grief and grit, they waged a multi-year war to unmask hazing’s hidden horrors, force universities and fraternities to answer for their failures, and ignite a wave of legislative change that would ripple across the nation.

More About This Film

4000 Days is a powerful documentary scheduled for release in 2026 that chronicles the relentless fight of three families—Gary and Julie DeVercelly, Linda and Eric Oakes, and TJ and Kim Burch—who lost their sons to fraternity hazing. The film explores how these parents turned their personal tragedies into a nationwide movement against campus secrecy and denial.

After losing their children, the families found themselves up against a deeply entrenched system that thrived on silence. The documentary captures their journey as they challenge institutional cover-ups and advocate for transparency and justice within Greek life organizations across the United States.

  • The film focuses on the real-life advocacy work of the DeVercelly, Oakes, and Burch families.
  • It highlights the legal and social battles faced by parents seeking accountability after fraternal deaths.
  • The title '4000 Days' symbolizes the long-term struggle and endurance required for justice in these cases.

Where to Watch

The film has not yet been released, so streaming availability is currently limited to pre-order or announcement platforms.