Against the Current(2021)
One Woman's World-Record Swim Around Easter Island to Help Change the World
Against the Current 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.
Against the Current (2021) is a documentary film directed by Tod Hardin, released on March 1, 2021 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Matthew Modine, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Houston and John McCarthy.
- Director:
- Tod Hardin
- Writers:
- Tod Hardin, Matthew Modine
- Producers:
- William Pfeiffer
- Production:
- Plastic Oceans International
- Status:
- Released
Against the Current Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Modine
as Narrator
- Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson
as Self
- Sarah Houston
Sarah Houston
as Self
- John McCarthy
John McCarthy
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tod Hardin, written by Tod Hardin and Matthew Modine, produced by William Pfeiffer.
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Against the Current – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Against the Current online?
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Against the Current (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Against the Current?
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The main cast of Against the Current (2021) includes Matthew Modine, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Houston and John McCarthy. The film was directed by Tod Hardin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Against the Current released?
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Against the Current was released on March 1, 2021 and runs for 58m.