

Against the Current
Director: Tod Hardin
"One Woman's World-Record Swim Around Easter Island to Help Change the World"
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.
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In brief
Against the Current (2021) is a documentary film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 58min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Against the Current?
Against the Current runs 58 minutes (58min).
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Against the Current was released in 2021.
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