The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival It was supposed to be a hybrid event this season, but omicron has forced it to be all virtual this year.
Included in the lineup is the sexy LGBTQ-themed film, “The Swimmer.” It’s directed by Adam Kalderon and is based on his own personal experiences as a competitive swimmer on the Israeli swimming team.
The central figure is Erez, a young swimmer who attends a training camp where the winner gets a prestigious chance to participate in the Olympic Games.
Erez’s attention gets sidetracked, however, when he meets Nevo, a beautiful and talented fellow swimmer. Erez’s coach does not believe in fraternizing with other competitors, which adds even more pressure.