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The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean

The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean

There Is No Force Greater Than The Human Spirit

Genres

Documentary

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The Current tells the story of individuals from all walks of life that have faced incredible obstacles, found the drive to overcome their disabilities, and have through water sports become real everyday heroes. - Bethany Hamilton, Missy Franklin, Mallory Weggemann, Anthony Robles, Jesse Murphree

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

47 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

01 February 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

Fabien Cousteau

Fabien Cousteau

Self - Narrator (voice)

Bethany Hamilton

Bethany Hamilton

Self

Missy Franklin

Missy Franklin

Self

Jean-Michel Cousteau

Jean-Michel Cousteau

Self

Mallory Weggemann

Mallory Weggemann

Self

David Hosick

David Hosick

Self

Grant Korgan

Grant Korgan

Self

Anthony Robles

Anthony Robles

Self

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