NYAD is not just a sports film. It tells the true story of Diana Nyad, a world-class athlete who sets her sights on a seemingly impossible challenge at 60: swimming 110 miles from Cuba to Florida, a journey often dubbed the “Mount Everest” of swims. Her goal? To conquer this treacherous stretch of water without the protection of a shark cage. In this interview with Bonnie Stoll, Diana’s best friend and coach, and director duo Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, they discuss bringing this remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship, and the indomitable human spirit to screens.