CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 0h 58m · NR

Against the Current

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

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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.

Directed byTod Hardin

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 58m
Language
EN
Released
March 1, 2021
Studios
Plastic Oceans International

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine

Narrator

Sarah Ferguson

Self

Sarah Houston

Self

John McCarthy

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Tod Hardin
Written by
Tod Hardin
Matthew Modine
Matthew Modine
Produced by
William Pfeiffer

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