Alex is a 1993 Australian-New Zealand drama film directed by Megan Simpson and starring Lauren Jackson, Chris Haywood, and Josh Picker.
It is based on a popular young adult novel by Tessa Duder.
[1] The film was never released theatrically in Australia, but shown in some foreign territories and went straight to video.
[2] A young headstrong New Zealand woman's (Lauren Jackson) quest against the setbacks, intense rivalry and personal tragedy to win selection for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games in the women's 100m freestyle.
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