The Girl Who Learned to Swim
Synopsis
Haunted by the drowning of her brother, an African American teen is determined to learn to swim and overcome her family's fear of water.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shannon M. Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Shannon M. Sutherland
- Original Title
- The Girl Who Learned to Swim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shannon M. Sutherland
Shannon M. Sutherland
Kennisa Ragland
M. Ceren Arslan
Lensa Jeudy
Department Leadership Roster
Shannon M. Sutherland
Writer
Sydney Hendrix
Production Design
M. Ceren Arslan
Editor
Shannon M. Sutherland
Director
Lensa Jeudy
Producer
Kennisa Ragland
Director of Photography
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What is The Girl Who Learned to Swim about?
Haunted by the drowning of her brother, an African American teen is determined to learn to swim and overcome her family's fear of water.
Who directed The Girl Who Learned to Swim?
The Girl Who Learned to Swim was directed by Shannon M. Sutherland.
Who stars in The Girl Who Learned to Swim?
The principal cast of The Girl Who Learned to Swim includes Cayla Jackson, Elizabeth Lee, Jc Scott II, Shellita Boxie.
When was The Girl Who Learned to Swim released and how long is it?
The Girl Who Learned to Swim was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 7m.