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.

In 1914 New York, Trudy Ederle, inspired by a ferry disaster, overcomes early setbacks to become a world record swimmer. After a disappointing Olympics, she trains to cross the English Channel. Despite sabotage from her guide, she successfully completes the crossing on her second attempt and is celebrated in New York. She later teaches swimming to deaf children and lives to 98.