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THE BIG BAD SWIM
USA, 2006, 93 MIN,
DIRECTED BY ISHAI SETTON

In his delightful feature-length directorial debut, Ishai Setton tells a refreshingly unique and simple story about a bunch of Connecticut strangers who meet at an adult-education beginners' swim class and learn a great deal more than anticipated. The diverse group of students include Amy (Paget Brewster, Showtime's Huff), a high school math instructor in danger of losing both her job and her husband; Jordan (Jess Weixler, winner of a Special Jury Prize for Acting in the 2007 Sundance smash, Teeth), a young woman who deals blackjack at a casino and moonlights as a stripper; and Noah (Jeff Branson, TV’s All My Children), the handsome swim instructor and one-time Olympic hopeful with issues of his own. Meanwhile Jordan's brother has decided to make a documentary about his sister for an English class, and it may be more revealing than he intended. The Big Bad Swim effortlessly balances these and other characters while exposing us to their strengths and vulnerabilities. Together, Setton and screenwriter Daniel Schecter have created an exemplary comedy-drama filled with compelling performances that shows what happens when you take a risk and dive into the pool--and life--head first.