Young Woman and the Sea

Overview

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

• Daisy RidleyTrudy Ederle
• Tilda Cobham-HerveyMeg Ederle
• Stephen GrahamBill Burgess
• Kim BodniaHenry Ederle
• Jeanette HainGertrude Ederle
• Glenn FleshlerJames Sullivan
• Sian CliffordCharlotte 'Eppy' Epstein
• Christopher EcclestonJabez Wolffe
• Ethan RouseHenry Jr. (Teen)
• Olive AbercrombieYoung Trudy Ederle