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"NYAD" is a new inspirational sports drama for Netflix, starring Annette Bening as real-life long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad and Jodie Foster as her close friend and swimming coach, Bonnie Stoll.
The film follows the remarkable true story of Diana Nyad, a long-distance swimmer and sports journalist who, at the age of 60, embarked on an incredible challenge: a 110-mile marathon swim from Cuba to Florida, crossing shark-infested waters. But before taking on this monumental feat, she needed to convince her best friend, Bonnie Stoll, to coach her and assemble a team to assist her in this grueling swim.
"NYAD" is the narrative directorial debut of Academy Award-winning documentary filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, known for their work on "Free Solo" and other acclaimed documentaries.
Witness the incredible journey of determination, friendship, and perseverance in "NYAD," premiering in select theaters in October and exclusively on Netflix starting November 3rd. Watch the new official trailer, above.
synopsis:
A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, NYAD recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida, often referred to as the "Mount Everest" of swims. Determined to become the first person to finish the swim without a shark cage, Diana goes on a thrilling, four-year journey with her best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster) and a dedicated sailing team.
directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
starring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans
release date October 2023 (in select theaters); November 3, 2023 (on Netflix)
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