all the way

Dominick LaRuffa Jr. is a Brooklyn native who has established himself in recent years as an in-demand actor with roots across multiple disciplines. His film credits include Lazy Susan opposite Sean Hayes, Matthew Broderick and Allison Janney, the critically acclaimed coming of age drama Sarah Q, opposite Burt Young and Sally Kirkland, and Martin Scorsese's Academy Award nominated The Irishman. Selected off-Broadway credits include How Alfio Learned to Love and My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Mr. LaRuffa is also an accomplished theatrical producer whose credits include Deaf West Theatre's Tony nominated remounting of Spring Awakening, the Tony nominated original Broadway production of An American in Paris, and the Tony Award winning All the Way. He is also currently Tony nominated for 2019's critically lauded revival of Betrayal.

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Welcome to episode sixty-four of the Low Tide Boyz - A Swimrun Podcast!

Welcome to the inaugural LTBz Go To the Movies episode where we review the film All the Way: The Making of Swimrun Champions. This film chronicles the journey of George Bjälkemo and Pontus Lindberg as they prepare for the ÖTILLÖ World Championship. But this film is so much more than that, it’s really a window into the sport of Swimrun and why it’s awesome. 

It tells the story of Swimrun in a way that can appeal to everyone. The film’s director, Carl Eneroth, shares his discovery and journey in Swimrun and uses his perspective to uncover the magic of the sport and, specifically, the World Championship. The film premiered on March 24th.

We were lucky enough to get access to an early version of the film and were blown away by how great it was. George and Pontus were worthy subjects for the film and their humility and commitment to each other showcases some of the best aspects of the sport of Swimrun. The other main character in the film, the Stockholm Archipelago where the sport was born 15 years ago, is both mysterious and enticing for anyone who is predisposed to Swimrun. With the help of ÖTILLÖ, Carl was able to infuse the film with amazing race footage produced by Rasmus Lodenius (learn more about Rasmus on Episode 39 of the podcast) that leaves the audience with a great sense of the magic of the sport.

All in all, we both thought that the film was a great way to showcase the sport Swimrun and George and Pontus are easy heroes to care and root for. We recommend this film to everyone who might be interested in Swimrun and if you’ve already drank the kool-aid on the sport this film is sure to keep that flame burning bright. 

You can learn more about the film at alltheway.se and rent it through that page. All proceeds from rentals and purchases will go to Skärgårdsstiftelsen (The Archipelago Foundation) that has been working since 1959 to preserve and develop the archipelago from Arholma to Landsort. 

We have been lucky enough to interview many of the swimrunners in All the Way. Here are a list and corresponding episode number if you want to dive in deeper!

Mats Skott, Otillo | Episode 16

Erica Rosebaum | Episdoe 22

Daniel Hanson (in Engadin Course Preview) | Episode 24

Kraken Ultra Swimrun w/ George & Pontus | Episode 36

Rasmus Lodenius | Episode 39

Annika Erickson | Episode 55 

Carl Eneroth, Director All the Way | Episode 62

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