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This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.
This documentary chronicles the extraordinary life of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel. It delves into her Olympic achievements and her groundbreaking 1926 cross-channel swim, highlighting the immense physical and mental fortitude required. The film explores the societal barriers she faced as a woman in sports during the early 20th century and her lasting legacy.
Young Woman and the Sea has been met with a generally positive reception, lauded for its inspiring subject matter and thorough exploration of Gertrude Ederle's achievements. Critics have praised its archival footage and compelling narrative, particularly its focus on Ederle's resilience and her impact on women in sports.
An inspiring and well-researched portrait of a pioneering athlete.
Captures the grit and determination of Gertrude Ederle's remarkable feat.
Celebrates a significant moment in sports history and female empowerment.
Google audience: Audiences have enthusiastically praised the film's portrayal of Gertrude Ederle's incredible story, highlighting her courage and the inspirational nature of her achievements. Many found the documentary to be a powerful and moving tribute to a true sports icon.
Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards, Won Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.
Gertrude Ederle famously swam the English Channel wearing a homemade bathing suit, which she later said was more comfortable and less restrictive than the official Olympic attire.
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"Young Women and the Sea" is a recent film that had a brief run in theaters but is now primarily available on Disney+. The movie follows the inspiring story of a female swimmer who achieves the remarkable feat of becoming the first woman...
The extraordinary yet little known true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, is brought to life in “Young Woman and the Sea,” from director Joachim Rønning. Ederle’s story is one that deserves to ...
Disney back at it with the great sports biopics! I remember when I watched all of Disney's main release catalogue of way over 250 movies in 2020 I realised they had produced a tonne of biographical sports/drama films around the 00s... an...
On the face of it, it's a bit similar to last year's "Nyad", only I found this to be a more engaging depiction of the story of a young woman determined to struggle against not just the water, but of the societal limitations put upon her sex...
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