
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern
Produced by Green/Epstein Productions, World International Network
A biographical drama about an Olympic athlete's struggle with identity and adversity, balancing the pain of coming out and personal hardship with the triumph of athletic achievement.
Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers.
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Is Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































