Vindication Swim with Q&A | Additional Films and Guests

Vindication Swim tells the remarkable story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Facing press hostility, anti-immigrant bias, and constraints on women in sport, Mercedes' achievement remains a powerful testament to her grit, courage, and determination. Writer-director Elliott Hasler—only 23 when the film premiered—pursued period authenticity through grassroots collaboration with coastal communities throughout the UK.

Also this week in Bloomington

• Artist Diploma Recital – Po Han Chiu, piano Sun, Nov 1
• Breast Cancer Awaremess Walk Sun, Nov 1
• Concert Orchestra and IU Children’s Choir – JoAnn Falletta, guest conductor; Brent Gault, chorus master Sun, Nov 1

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