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Light in the Water

Year: 2018
Country: United States
Language: English
Run Time: 75 minutes

Light in the Water
Light in the Water
Light in the Water
Light in the Water

Great waves can start with a little splash. Thirty-six years after its founding in 1982, ripples from West Hollywood Aquatics are still being felt across the social pond. Started by and for gay swimmers banned from their teams and forbidden to compete, the gay-only swim club took root alongside the first Gay Games held the same year. West Hollywood Aquatics registered as the first openly gay masters swim and water polo club. They formed a team and began training and sending athletes to the Games and swim meets, winning medals and setting world records along the way. Narrated by original members and featuring wonderful historic footage, LIGHT IN THE WATER is a documentary that puts your heart on jetskis. These brave and talented fish-out-of-water did more than shatter images of a “weak” community. They became warriors in the AIDS crisis and a vital force in the gay rights movement. Jump on in. Everyone is welcome. Your eyes may water a bit, but it won’t be because of the chlorine. —C.R.

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The Sports Section
Watch Out! (formerly 10% Cinema)

Competitions
Reel Women Direct Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition

Director

Director
Lis Bartlett

Long captivated by true stories, Lis Bartlett has developed her filmmaking skills in Los Angeles by working in the editorial department of numerous projects, including Kobe Bryant's Showtime documentary “Muse” and most recently as editor for two episodes of "The Pitch" for Audience Network.

Filmography
LIGHT IN THE WATER (2018)

Producers
Lis Bartlett, Nathan Santell, Patty Ivins-Specht

Cinematography
LaTerrian Officer-McIntosh

Editing
James Cude

Film Contact

Lis Bartlett

http://lightinthewater.com
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