The Swimming Lesson
"Teenage Muslim refugee girls take a swimming lesson in Boise, Idaho."
The Swimming Lesson is a drama film. directed by Elizabeth Rodgers. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Neekey Habibi, Samara Alsalim, and Noor Ali
Synopsis
Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons began after a newly arrived refugee, a Congolese boy, drowned in the summer of 2017.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
Budget
$15K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000
Production Companies
- Sandy Lane Media
- Wide Eye Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Swimming Lesson about?
Based on a true story, teenage, Muslim refugee girls in burkinis take a fantastical swimming lesson in Idaho. The initiative for swimming lessons began after a newly arrived refugee, a Congolese bo...
Who directed The Swimming Lesson?
The Swimming Lesson was directed by Elizabeth Rodgers.
How long is The Swimming Lesson?
The Swimming Lesson has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in The Swimming Lesson?
The main cast of The Swimming Lesson includes Neekey Habibi, Samara Alsalim, Noor Ali, Lisa King Hawkes, Constancia Roark.