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Swimming to Ferguson

Swimming to Ferguson

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Swimming to Ferguson

2018

1h 30m

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Beneath the fury of Ferguson unrest, an affable professor dedicates his life to actionable, peaceful change while attempting the grueling triple crown of ultra-marathon swimming.

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Henry Biggs

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Joe Buck

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Directed by: Derek Elz

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