Reviewers from Common Sense Media noted that while the film follows some familiar "inspirational biopic" tropes, it remains a "towering feel-good crowd-pleaser" that humanizes a massive geopolitical issue.
Just a year after their survival, Yusra Mardini competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the first-ever Refugee Olympic Team . The.Swimmers.2022.PL.WEB-DL.x264-K83.mkv
Directed by , the film received critical praise (holding an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes ) for its authentic portrayal of the refugee crisis. Reviewers from Common Sense Media noted that while
Critics from Roger Ebert and other outlets highlighted striking imagery, such as a field of thousands of abandoned life jackets on a Greek beach, symbolizing the millions of individual stories within the global crisis. Critics from Roger Ebert and other outlets highlighted
Yusra, Sarah, and two others jumped into the freezing water and swam for over three and a half hours , stabilizing the boat and pulling it safely to the shores of Lesbos.
Whether you're watching for the intense survival drama or the inspiring sports underdog story, The Swimmers offers a poignant reminder of the strength and humanity behind refugee statistics. Yusra Mardini: the true story behind Netflix's The Swimmers