Desc: Taking the Plunge: Directed by Shawnelle King. Taking the Plunge focuses on the issues of aquaphobia and drowning prevention by raising awareness to the topic of fearful swimmers. The film follows two women on a courageous journey to eliminate their fear of being in or around water. Studies show that over 100-million Americans are afraid of water and more than fifty percent of them have a desire to learn how to swim. This documentary acknowledges this FEAR as a real issue. It highlights the S.O.A.P program (Strategies Overcoming Aquatic Phobias), created by aquatic therapist Jeff Krieger of Waterphobias, LLC whose special aquatic program takes a unique approach in helping individuals who are frighten by being in or around water.