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Hollywood's Mermaid: The Esther Williams Story

  • Directed & Produced by: Brian Gersten
  • Stage: Post Production
  • Location: New York, United States
  • Updated: November 18, 2025
  • Project Type: Short
  • Project Style: Archival, Biographical
  • Theme Subject: Biographical / Portrait, Gender, Social / Cultural

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From swimming champion to Hollywood icon, Esther Williams was one of the most famous actresses of the 1940's and 50's yet her story has been all but forgotten. This short archival documentary dives into the incredible life of one of the most over-looked and under-appreciated women in film history.

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Film director visual editing impact doc camera creative camera producer festival journey team cinema. Cinema festival film film award creative screenplay editing narrative narrative project.

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