Disney's "Young Woman and the Sea" is a biographical drama based on the true story of Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926.
Daisy Ridley stars as Trudy Ederle, delivering a charismatic performance. Ridley underwent extensive training for the role, including open-water swimming with an Olympic medalist, and the film's costume designer recreated accurate 1920s swimwear.
Disney celebrates Ederle's accomplishment in shattering gender barriers.
Originally planned for Disney+, the mid-budget film will premiered in theatres in the U.S., with a runtime of 129 minutes.
Directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jeff Nathanson, the movie feels relevant even 100 years after the events took place.
Shooting included the use of special rigs in locations in Bulgaria.
Sources: LA Times, The Guardian, IndieWire, Screen Rant, Washington Post, Collider, Variety, movieweb.com, AP, New York Times, Fox, New York Post, People, CNN, Seattle Times.
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