Australian swimming sensation Annette Kellerman overcame childhood polio to achieve fame as a professional swimmer and film star in the early 20th century. She scandalized the world by wearing a one-piece bathing suit on public beaches, making waves in other ways as well.
Million Dollar Mermaid
The biopic tells the inspiring story of Annette Kellerman, an Australian swimming champion and entertainer who defied adversity to achieve fame, despite overcoming polio and sparking controversy with her innovative one-piece bathing suit design.