Young Woman and the Sea

Biographical historic drama | Directed by Joachim Ronning | Stream on Disney+

One hundred years-ago, it was deemed ‘immoral’ for females to be taught how to swim. Based on the true story of Trudy Ederle—the first woman to swim the English Channel—this is a must-see expose of the ridiculousness of sexism and the resilience of women. Set in the 1920s, the fight for the right of women to swim began in America when over 800 women and girls drowned needlessly in a ferry disaster. Despite her husband’s protests, Trudy’s mother ensured her two daughters were taught to swim. Trudy was a natural, and the rest, as they say, is literal history. I loved this film! All the feels! Five stars. (Reviewed by Jules Badger)