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Men Who Swim: The Championship Tour

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Premiered January 04, 2011
Men Who Swim: The Championship Tour

On the championship tour, friendships flourish and stereotypes are dispelled.

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The film festival in your living room is back!
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2011 Spring Showcase - Preview

In the midst of mid-life crises, an all-male synchronized swim team is born.
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Men Who Swim - Trailer

Are the Stockholm Arts Swim Gents "man" enough to give up wetsuits?
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Men Who Swim: Are They "Man" Enough?

The team struggles with "the Lift" in order to take it to the next level.
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Men Who Swim: Beer Bellies and Wet Suits

Synchronized swimming is offered as the answer to existential angst.
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Men Who Swim: Synchronized Swimming

On the championship tour, friendships flourish and stereotypes are dispelled.
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Men Who Swim: The Championship Tour

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