Stronger Than You Think, featuring shark attack survivor and Paralympic swimmer, Ali Truwit, makes it's West Coast Premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Ali shares her journey on KUCI Wednesday 10/15 at 9:30am from surviving a shark attack to competing in the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Stronger Than You Think with Ali Truit is making its West Coast Premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival!

Ali’s story is one of courage, resilience, and reclaiming strength after a life-changing shark attack.

Join us in celebrating her journey, the film, and the message: You are stronger than you think.

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About Stronger Than You Think

Against all odds, Ali Truwit survived. 

Just days after her college graduation, a snorkeling trip turned into a nightmare when the accomplished collegiate swimmer was attacked by a shark. The brutal encounter would test every ounce of her strength and will to live. 

Against staggering odds, Ali survived — but her life was forever altered. The loss of her leg marked not just a physical transformation, but an emotional reckoning. Faced with unimaginable trauma, Ali made a powerful choice: to reclaim her story and use her experience to inspire others. 

Leaning on the values that had always guided her, she set her sights on a nearly unthinkable goal — earning a spot on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team... just one year after the attack. This film follows her extraordinary journey: through the pain of recovery, the battle to return to the water, the triumph of making Team USA, and ultimately, rising to the podium in Paris. It’s a story of survival, strength, and a young woman’s unbreakable spirit — a testament to what’s possible when resilience meets purpose.

Showings – select to order tickets:
Sun, Oct 19th, 12:30 PM @ Triangle Cinemas, Screen 4 (SOLD OUT)

There are still tickets for the second screening:
Wed, Oct 22nd, 5:30 PM @ Triangle Cinemas, Screen 4

Get tickets and more details. 

Year: 2025

Runtime: 98 minutes

Language: English

Country: United States

Premiere: West Coast

Director: Janice C. Molinari, Melissa Forman

Producer: Allyson J. Davis, Melissa Forman

Executive Producer: Allyson J. Davis, Melissa Forman, Janice C. Molinari

Cast: Alexandra Truwit, Jody Truwit, Mitch Truwit, Jamie Barone

Cinematographer: Holly Fischer

Editor: Janice C. Molinari