Vindication Swim Trailer: Sports Movie Tells Incredible True Story | Exclusive

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive look at the Vindication Swim trailer, previewing the upcoming sports movie based on the true story of the first British woman to swim the English Channel.

“Battling unforgiving seas, societal expectations, and relentless challenges, Mercedes becomes a symbol of resilience,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “However, her achievement is soon questioned by skeptics, forcing her into a fight for recognition. As Mercedes embarks on a grueling vindication swim, she faces both physical and psychological trials that test her determination. Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim vividly brings to life the pioneering spirit of Gleitze, who would go on to become a trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.”

Check out the exclusive Vindication Swim trailer below (watch other trailers):

What happens in the Vindication Swim trailer?

Vindication Swim’s trailer follows the story of Mercedes Gleitze, who becomes the first British woman to swim across the English Channel. After achieving the feat, though, her success is quickly thrown into question, forcing her to fight for the recognition of her feat.

Vindication Swim stars Kirsten Callaghan, John Locke, Victoria Summer, Douglas Hodge (in a voice role), and James Wilby. The movie is written and directed by Elliott Hasler. Simon Hasler, Douglas McJannet, and Sally Humphreys Wood serve as producers on the project.

In the real world, Gleitze was not only the first British woman to cross the English Channel, but also the first known person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar. She also established endurance records for swimming throughout her career.

Source: Comingsoon.net