Young Woman and the Sea
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.
About
Defy the odds. 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.
Details
Directors
Joachim Rønning
Writers
Jeff Nathanson, Glenn Stout
Cast
Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Jeanette Hain, Glenn Fleshler, Sian Clifford, Christopher Eccleston, Ethan Rouse, Olive Abercrombie, Lilly Aspell, Raphael J. Bishop, Alex Hassell, Alexander Karim, Sebastian Griegel
Production
Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America
