4000 Days is a powerful documentary chronicling the relentless fight of three families—Gary & Julie DeVercelly, Linda & Eric Oakes, and TJ & Kim Burch—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.