Frameline49: Row of Life

Sponsored by Albourne

Former Marine, three-time Paralympian, fourteen-time Guinness World Record setter, and renowned ocean rower Angela Madsen is committed to her sport. By chronicling the year leading up to Madsen’s unsupported solo row from Los Angeles to Hawai’i, director Soraya Simi captures both the everyday beauty of a sapphic love story and an athlete’s fearless tenacity. Once Madsen embarks on her nearly 3,000-mile journey, however, Row of Life takes a harrowing turn when the film team and Angela’s wife, Debra Madsen, suddenly lose contact with the rower. 

Although the final chapter of Angela Madsen’s incredible true story is marked by tragedy, Row of Life is a testament to the transformative, affirming power of sports. Brought to the screen in part by TOGETHXR, a media company founded by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Chloe Kim, and Simone Manuel, Row of Life spotlights the remarkable life of an unsung gay athlete.

Expected Guests

Debra Madsen
Participant