2009    1h 40minDocumental
7.391%74%6.6
The film follows Slovenian endurance swimmer Martin Strel as he attempts the longest and most dangerous swim in history -- to swim the Amazon river. Accompanied by raconteur director John Maringouin, his worried son Borut and thoreauvian river guide Matthew Mohlke, Strel battles crocodiles, deadly parasites, piranhas and finally himself in the 3300 mile swim.
Directed by John Maringouin

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  • Martin StrelHimself
  • Matthew MohlkeHimself
  • Borut StrelHimself
  • John MaringouinDirector / Productor / Director Of Photography / Editor
  • Kevin RagsdaleProductor
  • Molly LynchProductor / Co-Director / Editor
  • Maria FlorioProductor
  • Molly HassellProductor
  • Rich RagsdaleCompositor de música original
  • craigross2 de agosto de 2025
    Best documentary ever. Legend.

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