Touch the Wall

November. 15,2014      
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Swimming superstar Missy Franklin was destined for greatness at an early age, but it wasn't until the arrival of Veteran Kara Lynn Joyce that those sky-high expectations began to take shape.

Michael Phelps as  Self

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Reviews

Wordiezett
2014/11/15

So much average

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Matialth
2014/11/16

Good concept, poorly executed.

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Voxitype
2014/11/17

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

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Jonah Abbott
2014/11/18

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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John Bartlet
2014/11/19

Whether you're a fan of swimming or not, this film will captivate you from the beginning. As you're introduced to the stars, particularly 14 year old Missy Franklin, you immediately fall into following the story of development, struggle, and eventual success. You get to see two athletes working closely together but at the same time there's a juxtaposition of hardship and success, youth and experience, and personal struggle versus an almost naive self-confidence. In the end, it's a story of two strong women developing and persevering in their own ways to achieve their goals (and beyond!) and the story of the support system behind any great success.

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