US, Bahamas / 2009 / 50 mins

Language: English

Director: Jennifer Galvin

Producer: Jennifer Galvin

Screenwriter: N/A

Genre: Documentary

Caribbean Spotlight

Free Swim is a documentary film about the paradox of coastal people not knowing how to swim. Taking place on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas we follow a group of kids as they overcome their fears, gain confidence and reconnect with their environment by learning to swim in open waters. With fresh memories of a friend drowning and the conflicts of growing tourism, for these kids it’s not just about floating, but gaining new skills for their future.