The Jump () is a 2020 documentary film written, co-produced and directed by GiedrÃ à ½ickytÃÂ. It was initially selected as the Lithuanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards, however, Isaac by Jurgis MatuleviÃÂius was ultimately submitted.
In 1970, Lithuanian seaman Simas Kudirka caused an international incident after attempting defection by boarding a U.S. Coast Guard ship.