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202192 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Plastic Pollution

The Swim

202192 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ben Lecomte swims over 5,500 miles from Japan to San Francisco, aiming to be the first person to cross the Pacific Ocean by swimming.

Plastic Pollution

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Jared McGilliard

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Ben Lecomte swims over 5,500 miles from Japan to San Francisco, aiming to be the first person to cross the Pacific Ocean by swimming.

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Jared McGilliarddirector

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Ben Lecomte swims in the Pacific Ocean, aiming to cover over 5,500 miles from Japan to San Francisco. His mission seeks to be the first successful swim across this vast body of water. Along the way, Lecomte faces fierce typhoons, aggressive sharks, and equipment failures. He and his crew encounter significant plastic pollution, revealing the effects of human activity on marine environments. Directed by Jared McGilliard, the documentary captures the challenges and determination involved in this unprecedented endeavor.

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