Sync or Swim (2008)

Following the journey of a group of young women as they compete for spots on the 2004 US synchronized swimming team and train relentlessly to win an Olympic medal Sync or Swim offers a uniquely intimate look at a mocked and misunderstood sport that combines artistic and athletic expression The film also examines the media storm that threatens the teams Olympic dreams when one of its members suffers devastating injuries and faces manslaughter charges as a result of a tragic car accident Juxtaposing scenes that are intense and emotional uplifting and mesmerizing quirky and entertaining Sync or Swim is the firstever behind the scenes documentary about the making of the US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team