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Young Woman and the Sea

Defy the odds.

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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.

Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Cast: Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Jeanette Hain, Glenn Fleshler, Sian Clifford, Christopher Eccleston

Crew: Fiona Weir (Casting), Úna Ní Dhonghaíle (Editor), Joachim Rønning (Executive Producer), John G. Scotti (Executive Producer), Daisy Ridley (Executive Producer), Jeff Nathanson (Producer)

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