Off Topic ...New Netflix Movie - Nyad

[NutmegDog]

We just watched the new Netflix movie on Diana Nyad's multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Key West. It's actually a pretty entertaining, uplifting story, and there's a fine sound track. In a couple of scenes, Nyad's coach and bestie, Bonnie Stoll (played by Jodie Foster), appears in a sweatshirt emblazoned with our own favorite five letters -- UCONN. I haven't been able to figure out the connection and wondered whether any BY'er has a theory.

 

[Woof 101]

Adam Sandler and now Jodie Foster, we are getting some good rep in the movie industry ... I did not forget he got game with Ray Allen.

 

[Notyetready]

Bonnie Stoll, who Jodie Foster plays, is a UConn alumnus.

 

[Bald Husky]

UConn is a national brand, so seeing it in a show doesn't surprise me. First time I saw someone on TV wearing a UConn sweatshirt was Ted Knight, the news guy way back on the Mary Tyler Moore show. He used to wear college sweatshirts from different schools all the time. Seeing him wear the UConn sweatshirt made me very proud. Making it in the big time. LOL

 

[vtcwbuff]

We just watched the new Netflix movie on Diana Nyad's multiple attempts to swim from Cuba to Key West. It's actually a pretty entertaining, uplifting story, and there's a fine sound track. In a couple of scenes, Nyad's coach and bestie, Bonnie Stoll (played by Jodie Foster), appears in a sweatshirt emblazoned with our own favorite five letters -- UCONN. I haven't been able to figure out the connection and wondered whether any BY'er has a theory.

Thanks for the heads up Nutmeg dog. I was living in Key West during her 1978 attempt. It was a big deal at the time. For those who aren't familiar with the swim, it covers 90 nautical miles of open water. The swim was from Cuba to Florida to take advantage of the currents. Unfortunately she was forced to quit because of high seas.

 

[storrsroars]

Watched it earlier today. If the movie characterization is to be believed, she was an insufferable human being to be around. And as far as her achievements go, there's plenty of debate on what she should and shouldn't be credited for. She wasn't the first, or even second, to make that swim. But you can't take away that she did it - and kept trying until she succeeded, despite knowing the incredible pain and risk involved.

Also, I"d just watched The Grifters on Thursday, and it was kinda hard seeing Annette Bening age 40 years in three days.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Bonnie Stoll, who Jodie Foster plays, is a UConn alumnus.

I'm pretty sure she was a gym teacher at Stamford high. IIRC her first year there was my senior year (Sep-77 to Jun-78).

 

[dvegas]

I'm pretty sure she was a gym teacher at Stamford high. IIRC her first year there was my senior year (Sep-77 to Jun-78).

FfltCntyFan I'll see if I can confirm with my swimming people. Meanwhile.... Diana Nyad Fact Check: Home

 

[superjohn]

UConn is a national brand, so seeing it in a show doesn't surprise me. First time I saw someone on TV wearing a UConn sweatshirt was Ted Knight, the news guy way back on the Mary Tyler Moore show. He used to wear college sweatshirts from different schools all the time. Seeing him wear the UConn sweatshirt made me very proud. Making it in the big time. LOL

Ted Knight is a Litchfield County legend, the pride of Terryville. One of the best comedic actors ever, IMO.

 

[UofCT]

Wife had this movie on, the UConn sweatshirt hooked me in, ended up watching most of it afterwards. Not a bad flick.