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Against the Tides
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Against the Tides

May 17, 2018
1h 27m
★ 6.0

Own your destiny

Overview

The story of an extraordinary woman, marathon swimmer Beth French, attempting the world’s most extreme swimming challenge. Driven to be a role model for her autistic son, and by her battle with lifelong illness (ME), Beth confronts jellyfish, sharks, wild weather and reluctant skippers. But as her journey unfolds, dangers of the sea prove easier to conquer than upheavals of the heart.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ARTE
Nevision
Oceans 7 Films
Red Rock Entertainment
Zero One Film
BR

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