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Stronger Than You Think
Documentary
Documentary Feature

Stronger Than You Think

01:39:22
East Coast Premiere
Color
United States
English
Filmed in:France, Portugal, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States

Synopsis

Against all odds, Ali Truwit survived. 
Just days after her college graduation, a snorkeling trip turned into a nightmare when the accomplished collegiate swimmer was attacked by a shark. The brutal encounter would test every ounce of her strength and will to live. Against staggering odds, Ali survived — but her life was forever altered. The loss of her leg marked not just a physical transformation, but an emotional reckoning. Faced with unimaginable trauma, Ali made a powerful choice: to reclaim her story and use her experience to inspire others. Leaning on the values that had always guided her, she set her sights on a nearly unthinkable goal — earning a spot on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team... just one year after the attack. This film follows her extraordinary journey: through the pain of recovery, the battle to return to the water, the triumph of making Team USA, and ultimately, rising to the podium in Paris. It’s a story of survival, strength, and a young woman’s unbreakable spirit — a testament to what’s possible when resilience meets purpose.

Credits

Directed By

Janice C Molinari, Melissa Forman

Produced By

Allyson J Davis, Melissa Forman

Key Cast

Alexandra Truwit, Jody Truwit, Mitch Truwit, Jamie Barone

Screening Times

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