The Jump (2020 film)
# The Jump (2020 film)

The Jump (Lithuanian: Šuolis) is a 2020 Lithuanian documentary film directed and produced by Giedrė Žickytė. It was initially selected as the Lithuanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards, however, Isaac by Jurgis Matulevičius was ultimately submitted.

## Overview

In 1970, Lithuanian seaman Simas Kudirka caused an international incident after attempting defection by boarding a U.S. Coast Guard ship.

