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# Swimming against all the odds.
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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2017-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 70 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 8.0

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Miguel López Alvarado original image
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Miguel López Alvarado

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