Nyad (2023)

This was my introduction to Diana Nyad, a marathon swimmer who failed in her quest to swim from Cuba to Florida at age 28 only to pick the challenge back up in her 60s. It's an almost unbelievable story of dedication and obsession anchored by Jodie Foster's performance as Nyad's best friend Bonnie. It's her belief in and affection for Nyad that helps us care about the both about the quest and for Nyad herself.

The quest itself is brutal to the point that it can get monotonous, but the feel-good inspiration is impossible to deny.

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