The silver screen is set to illuminate the remarkable story of Gertrude Ederle, the pioneering swimmer who shattered barriers in a new film titled “Young Woman and the Sea.” Ederle’s achievement, becoming the first woman to conquer the English Channel, wasn’t just a personal triumph; it was a giant leap forward for women’s athletics. Based on Glenn Stout’s 2009 book of the same name, the film delves into Ederle’s 1926 odyssey. Nicknamed “Trudy” by friends and family, Ederle wasn’t just
