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Swimming against all the odds.
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A feature length documentary about the struggle of a group of swimmers from developing nations trying to qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time. A story about pursuing your dreams and overcoming adversity.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
70 min
Release Date
2017-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Miguel López Alvarado
Himself
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