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Big River Man

Play trailer Poster for Big River Man 2009,  1h 40m,  Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 91% 32 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
91% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 74% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Martin Strel is followed as he attempts to swim 3,375 miles of the Amazon River.
Big River Man

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Big River Man offers uniquely absorbing insight into a larger-than-life eccentric.

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Walter V. Addiego San Francisco Chronicle May 27, 2010
3/4
Strel is one strange duck, and you can only wonder that Werner Herzog, with his fondness for captivating weirdos, didn't get to him first. Go to Full Review
Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Dec 18, 2009
3/4
An odd and irresistible documentary about Slovenian strongman Martin Strel and his quest, at 52, to be the first man to swim 5,268 kilometres of the Amazon River. Go to Full Review
Manohla Dargis New York Times Dec 4, 2009
4/5
As his attention to detail and beauty shots prove, Mr. Maringouin has a terrific eye: he brings you close to Mr. Strel, sometimes within panting distance, without forgetting the larger, lovelier world. Go to Full Review
Nikki Baughan Roll Credits Oct 25, 2019
4/5
As a piece of entertainment, and as a tribute to the achievements of this extraordinary individual, it's a riot. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 22, 2011
1/4
It's clear almost instantly that Strel's life is, despite the breadth of his various accomplishments, simply not interesting enough to warrant a full-length feature... Go to Full Review
Don Groves sbs.com.au Dec 29, 2010
4.0
Slovenia's 'fish man' pushes himself to the limit- and beyond. Go to Full Review
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John Maringouin

Director

Matthew Mohlke

Actor

Borut Strel

Actor

Martin Strel

Actor

Mickey Cottrell

Producer

Molly Hassell

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Martin Strel is followed as he attempts to swim 3,375 miles of the Amazon River.
Director
John Maringouin
Producer
Mickey Cottrell, Molly Hassell, Molly Lynch, John Maringouin, Roger M. Mayer
Production Co
Brooklyn Reptyle Productions, Earthworks Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 23, 2010
Runtime
1h 40m
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