Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 | Sponsored by Hospice Muskoka
At age 60, three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida. Determined to become the first person to finish the swim without a shark cage, she goes on a thrilling, four-year journey with her best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (Jodie Foster).
Both Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are Oscar Nominees: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role