The Swimming Lesson
Teenage Muslim refugee girls take a swimming lesson in Boise, Idaho.
Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons began after a newly arrived refugee, a Congolese boy, drowned in the summer of 2017.
Director: Elizabeth Rodgers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Cast
- Neekey Habibi - Girl #1
- Samara Alsalim - Girl #2
- Noor Ali - Girl #3 / Fatima
- Lisa King Hawkes - Social Worker
- Constancia Roark - Swimming Instructor
Screenplay
Music: Ghiya Rushidat
Cinematography: Kevin Eslinger
Editing: David DiDonato
Production: Sandy Lane Media, Wide Eye Productions
Country: United States of America
Budget: $15,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Immigrant and Refugee Lives
Keywords
immigrant, refugee, swimming pool, women in film, aquatic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Swimming Lesson about?
- Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons began after a newly arrived refugee, a Congolese boy, drowned in the summer of 2017.
- Who directed The Swimming Lesson?
- The Swimming Lesson was directed by Elizabeth Rodgers.
- Who stars in The Swimming Lesson?
- The Swimming Lesson stars Neekey Habibi, Samara Alsalim, Noor Ali, Lisa King Hawkes, Constancia Roark.
- How long is The Swimming Lesson?
- The Swimming Lesson has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Swimming Lesson?
- The Swimming Lesson is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Swimming Lesson?
- The Swimming Lesson had a budget of $15,000.
- Where was The Swimming Lesson produced?
- The Swimming Lesson was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Swimming Lesson?
- The themes of The Swimming Lesson include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives.