AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Ali Truwit won two silver medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games, the year after she lost part of her leg in a shark attack.

"Stronger Than You Think," which will have two screenings at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, tells her story.

The film - directed by Janice Molinari and Melissa Forman - will play at the times below. • Friday, Oct. 24: 4:20 p.m. at the Rollins Theatre at the Long Center • Thursday, Oct. 30: 6:00 p.m. at Galaxy Theater 4

The movie's title doesn't just represent her story. Truwit founded strongerthanyouthink.org to provide opportunities and resources to individuals with limb loss and promote water safety, according to her Team U.S.A page.

You can find information on the film screenings here.

Truwit's swimming experience

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