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The Swimming Lesson

"Teenage Muslim refugee girls take a swimming lesson in Boise, Idaho."

en 9m
Drama
Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons began after a newly arrived refugee, a Congolese boy, drowned in the summer of 2017. ​​

Costume Design

Ahiida

Producer

Elizabeth Rodgers

Editor

David DiDonato

Writer

Elizabeth Rodgers

Director of Photography

Kevin Eslinger

Director

Elizabeth Rodgers

immigrant refugee swimming pool women in film aquatic

Status

Released

Budget

$15,000

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Sandy Lane Media
  • Wide Eye Productions