Vindication Swim is currently screening at Kingston Odeon and has just been extended due to demand, following its nationwide release on the 8th of March in celebration of International Women's Day. The film features award-winning writer/director Elliott Hasler alongside lead actors Kirsten Callaghan and John Locke (Poor Things, Darkest Hour, The Favourite).

Vindication Swim dives into the extraordinary life of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. The film depicts Mercedes' upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.

This follows news last week that the British pioneer open water swimmer of the 1920's & 30's is finally inaugurated into Swim England's Hall of Fame. Find out more via Swim England: https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/mercedes-gleitze-hall-fame-induction/

Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV_OW82cN64

Cinema lists: https://www.relsahfilms.com/book-tickets/