2009    1h 40mDocumentary
7.391%74%6.6
The film follows Slovenian endurance swimmer Martin Strel as he attempts the longest and most dangerous swim in history -- to swim the Amazon river. Accompanied by raconteur director John Maringouin, his worried son Borut and thoreauvian river guide Matthew Mohlke, Strel battles crocodiles, deadly parasites, piranhas and finally himself in the 3300 mile swim.
Directed by John Maringouin

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  • Martin StrelHimself
  • Matthew MohlkeHimself
  • Borut StrelHimself
  • John MaringouinDirector / Producer / Director Of Photography / Editor
  • Maria FlorioProducer
  • Kevin RagsdaleProducer
  • Molly LynchProducer / Co-Director / Editor
  • Molly HassellProducer
  • Rich RagsdaleOriginal Music Composer
  • craigrossAugust 2, 2025
    Best documentary ever. Legend.

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