NFB Collection
Big River Man
20091 h 40 minFilm: Documentary
Direction: John Maringouin
Production: John MaringouinMaria FlorioMolly HassellMolly LynchRoger M. MayerKevin Ragsdale
Co-produced by Self Pictures and Earthworks Films.
This title is an acquisition.
Martin Strel is an eccentric Slovenian endurance swimmer -- an "eco-superhero" who traverses rivers to raise awareness about pollution. In 2007, he attempts his greatest feat yet: to swim 3,375 miles down the mighty Amazon River. While he and his motley crew battle predators, pollution, rapids, and psychological distress, Strel flouts his failing health -- refueling on wine, whiskey, and car batteries. As tensions and blood pressure rise, the journey becomes a larger-than-life legend that is as strange and profound as Strel himself. Dark, humorous, and stunning, Big River Man is the surreal portrait of an extraordinary man who knows no limits.
Subject categories
- Environment and Conservation > Rivers and Bodies of Water
- Sports and Leisure - Water Sports > Swimming
Credits
- director
- John Maringouin
- producer
- John Maringouin
- Maria Florio
- Molly Hassell
- Molly Lynch
- Roger M. Mayer
- Kevin Ragsdale