Against the Current (2021)

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

Against the Current (2021) poster

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.

Director: Tod Hardin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jacob Tardien
Editing: Erik Aleynikov
Production: Plastic Oceans International
Original Language: en

Keywords

swimming, water pollution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Against the Current about?
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.
Who directed Against the Current?
Against the Current was directed by Tod Hardin.
Who stars in Against the Current?
Against the Current stars Matthew Modine, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Houston, John McCarthy.
How long is Against the Current?
Against the Current has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Against the Current?
Against the Current is a Documentary film.