"Young Woman and the Sea" shines a light on her accomplishments and the strides she made in the world of women's sports.
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Daisy Ridley, who plays Ederle, spoke about the tenacious swimmer. "The difficulties she faced was all the sorts of trials and tribulations of being a woman of that time. She just refused to be boxed in, puts in a lot of effort and starts winning absolutely everything."
"She changed women's sports forever, and I think it's important to tell that story," said director Joachim Rnning.
"Ultimately, she realizes this actually means more to people than even she could understand," Ridley explained.
It's a story of dedication, determination and pure force of will.
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Producer Jerry Bruckheimer stated, "The theme of the film is there's nothing that's impossible. It's the ultimate underdog story."
"Young Woman and the Sea" comes to select theaters Friday, May 31. You can buy tickets here.
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