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Against the Current

One Woman's World-Record Swim Around Easter Island to Help Change the World

Documentary

Against the Current is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the journey of South African endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson, as she attempts to become the first person ever to swim around Easter Island (Rapa Nui) non-stop. It tells the story of a global team united, not only in trying to make Sarah’s 40-mile challenge a success, but also in using it to raise awareness about the issue of plastic pollution. Without being able to touch a boat or another person, her daunting swim was estimated to take up to 32 hours to complete, through strong currents, large waves, powerful winds and other hurdles along the way. Against the Current is now screening at film festivals.

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Cast

Matthew Modine

Narrator

Sarah Ferguson

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Sarah Houston

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John McCarthy

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Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
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Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Plastic Oceans International

Crew

Director

Tod Hardin

Writers

Matthew Modine, Tod Hardin

Erik Aleynikov

Editor

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