Rock the Boat
Rock the Boat

Rock the Boat

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1999
1h 29m
3.3(3 votes)
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A crew of HIV+ sailors compete in the Trans-Pacific Yacht Race that travels from California to Hawaii.

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Robert Hudson

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John Plander

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Dennis Boecker

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Stephen Kovacev

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Keith Ericson

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