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A young competitive swimmer races the world's fastest woman swimmer in her dreams in this 26-minute visual story about their connection to water.

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Why Watch

  • Meet the world's fastest woman swimmer in a dream race.
  • Find out how water influences a swimmer's life.
  • See a unique blend of sport and poetry.

Did You Know

  • The film was released in 2005.
  • The runtime of The Crawl is 26 minutes.
  • The world's fastest woman swimmer appears in the swimmer's dreams.

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Competitive swimming fansSports enthusiastsPoetry lovers
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What is the duration of The Crawl?

The Crawl has a duration of 26 minutes.

In what year was The Crawl released?

The Crawl was released in 2005.

Who does the young swimmer meet in her dreams?

The young swimmer meets the world's fastest woman swimmer in her dreams.

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