Stronger Than You Think
Feature Documentary [ 100MIN ]
Days after her college graduation, a snorkeling trip turned tragic when champion swimmer Ali was attacked by a shark. Against staggering odds, she survived, but the loss of her leg forced a profound physical and emotional reckoning.
Determined not to be defined by trauma, Ali chose to reclaim her story and inspire others through her resilience.
Channeling her lifelong discipline, she set her sights on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team, just one year after the attack.
“Stronger Than You Think” follows her path from recovery to triumph, revealing the power of courage, purpose, and an unbreakable spirit.
*Best Feature Documentary
at the Garden State Film Festival featured on March 28, 2026
at the Garden State Film Festival featured on March 28, 2026
*Best Feature Documentary
at the Beaufort International Film Festival featured on February 18, 2026
at the Beaufort International Film Festival featured on February 18, 2026
*Audience Award Winner
at the Austin Film Festival featured on October 24, 2025
at the Austin Film Festival featured on October 24, 2025
JANICE MOLINARI & MELISSA FORMAN
Director, Producer & Editor
ALLYSON J. DAVIS
Executive Producers
ALI TRUWIT
Story
HOLLY FISCHER
Director of Photography
FESTIVALS
*2025 Official Selections:
Nashville Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
*2026 Official Selections:
Chicago Film Festival
Sedona International Film Festival
Big Apple Film Festival
International Women's Sport Film Festival
Sedona International Film Festival
Big Apple Film Festival
International Women's Sport Film Festival
