Part of Member Screenings
Maiden
Guests Expected
Director Alex Holmes and subject Tracy Edwards are expected to attend.
Description
Maiden is the inspirational story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989. Tracy’s dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and potential sponsors rejected her, fearing they would die at sea and generate bad publicity. But Tracy refused to give up: she re-mortgaged her home and bought a second-hand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. With the support of her remarkable crew she went on to shock the sport and prove that women are the equal of men.
Film Details
Language English
Year 2018
Runtime 93
Country UK
Director Alex Holmes
Producer Victoria Gregory, Alex Holmes
Editor Katie Bryer
Cinematographer Chris Openshaw
Music Rob Manning, Samuel Sim
Print Source Sony Pictures Classics