Against the Tides
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.
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Against the Tides
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Status
Released
Release Date
May 17, 2018
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
Against the Tides
Production Companies
ARTE, Nevision, Oceans 7 Films, Red Rock Entertainment, Zero One Film, BR
Director
Stefan Stuckert
Description
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.