The Water Is My Sky

2021 • 75 minutes

About this movie

Every four years, swimming is thrust into the international spotlight as the most popular sport in the Olympics. In the years between, thousands of American swimmers train relentlessly outside of the public eye, chasing the elusive dream of reaching their full potential. THE WATER IS MY SKY dives deep into the world of elite competitive swimming through the lives of three swimmers fixated on achieving personal mastery. As they endure heartbreaking setbacks and soaring triumphs, each swimmer grapples with the underlying meaning behind their pursuit, revealing the beauty in the relentless pursuit of personal perfection by any athlete at any level.

Ratings and reviews

A beautiful reminder of the perseverance and strength of athletes.