Touch the Wall

Nov 15 2014 Not Rated 1h 41m
Documentary, Family, Sport

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.

Plot

Touch the Wall follows teenage swimmer Missy Franklin as she grows into international athletic stardom, culminated by her 4 gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics. Bridled by expectations of being the 'next Michael Phelps', Missy and her family battle the mantle of celebrity as she tries to maintain her life as a normal teenager. When 4-time silver medalist Kara Lynn Joyce joins Missy's age-group swim club, her growth and challenges accelerate. Touch the Wall is a rare chance to witness the emerging greatness of a young woman who handles success and fame on her own terms.

Written by

Christo Brock

Directed by

Grant Barbeito, Christo Brock

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

Touch the Wall, LLC

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
143
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA