Question 1

What historical inaccuracies does the film contain about Trudy Ederle's achievements?

Accepted Answer

The film alters several details: Ederle actually won three medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics (gold in relay, two bronzes), participated in the victory parade, had almost a year between Channel attempts, returned to New York between them, and her 22-mile 'warm-up' swim record is omitted.

Question 2

Which real-world record-holding swimmer appears in the film as 'English Channel Swimmer #1'?

Accepted Answer

Peter Stoychev, a real Bulgarian long-distance swimmer who set the world record for the fastest English Channel crossing in 2007, plays English Channel Swimmer #1.

Question 3

Why did the film receive a limited theatrical release in May 2024 instead of being a Disney+ exclusive?

Accepted Answer

Originally planned as a Disney+ exclusive, it received a limited theatrical release on May 31, 2024 to coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympic season.

Question 4

What was the development history of this project before Disney acquired it?

Accepted Answer

The project was first developed at Paramount Pictures with Lily James attached to star before Disney acquired the rights, with Jerry Bruckheimer and writer Jeff Nathanson remaining through the transition.

Question 5

What was the state of women's Olympic swimming when Trudy Ederle competed in 1924?

Accepted Answer

Women first competed in Olympic swimming in 1912, American women joined in 1920 winning multiple golds, and by the 1924 Paris Games where Ederle medaled, the U.S. women's team was already dominant, sweeping several events.

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