Daisy Ridley stars in the inspiring swimming movie 'Young Woman and the Sea'

Trudy Ederle swam 35 miles from France to England, beating the times of only five men who had finished the same journey before. She faced cold waters, strong tides, and jellyfish. A movie called "Young Woman and the Sea" tells her inspiring story. The film takes some liberties with the details of her historic swim and focuses on her achievements in swimming. Trudy won bronze medals individually but set many records in women's swimming. The movie is based on a book about her life called "Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World." In the 1920s, women like Trudy started making progress in sports but faced strict expectations of femininity. Trudy had a coach who focused more on her appearance than her success in swimming. The film highlights the challenges women faced due to sexism. Trudy's story is portrayed as a tale of perseverance and determination. Trudy Ederle, known as the 'Queen of the Waves,' became famous after her remarkable swim across the English Channel. The movie shows her journey from being a butcher's daughter in Manhattan to becoming a record-breaking swimmer. Trudy faced obstacles like illness and societal expectations but never gave up on her dream. Daisy Ridley plays Trudy in the film and received praise for her performance from legendary swimmer Diana Nyad. Nyad, who was the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, admired Ridley's dedication to the role. The movie aims to inspire audiences with Trudy's story of courage and resilience.