Against the Current
“One Woman's World-Record Swim Around Easter Island to Help Change the World”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Hardin
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Hardin, Matthew Modine
- Original Score
- Jacob Tardien
- Original Title
- Against the Current
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Plastic Oceans International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Hardin
Tod Hardin, Matthew Modine
Jacob Tardien
Erik Aleynikov
Adam Rackoff, William Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Aleynikov
Editor
Tod Hardin
Writer
Tod Hardin
Director
William Pfeiffer
Producer
Matthew Modine
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Against the Current.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Against the Current
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What is Against the Current about?
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.
Who directed Against the Current?
Against the Current was directed by Tod Hardin.
Who stars in Against the Current?
The principal cast of Against the Current includes Matthew Modine, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Houston, John McCarthy.
When was Against the Current released and how long is it?
Against the Current was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Against the Current?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Against the Current was composed by Jacob Tardien.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Against the Current?
Against the Current holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).