I highly recommend "Nyad"
What an amazing and inspiring true story. I definitely think it'll grab several awards this Oscar season. Warning: it's exhausting watching all she went through.
Streaming on Netflix

gibraltar72
(7,629 posts)I too find it amazing.
patricia92243
(12,909 posts)Backseat Driver
(4,663 posts)Also, be sure to catch another great story, a mini-series streaming on Netflix
bif
(24,806 posts)And absolutely loved it. I'm a bit hesitant to watch it, although it is in my queue.
pandr32
(12,706 posts)I was left in awe of what Nyad conquered: within herself and the external forces of nature and time. She showed that with the might within ourselves we can be and do so much more--a true superperson.
I left the couch suddenly doing stretches and knee-bends.
bif
(24,806 posts)With each attempt, "Okay, this is the one where she makes it!" Only to see her give up. The one that ended in the wild storm was...well...wild! What perseverance and determination!
pandr32
(12,706 posts)I remembered, though, the media coverage she got after she did finally make it. The movie did engage, and it was easy to forget the actual history. The performances were completely convincing.
bif
(24,806 posts)I usually cover more indie flicks, but occasionally I encounter a movie so good, I just have to review it. This is one of those.
MN2theMax
(1,865 posts)The acting was stellar, and the story was riveting. A great film depicting strong women is hard to find.
Highly recommend watching it!
NewHendoLib
(60,978 posts)bif
(24,806 posts)Just curious.