Maiden

Name: Maiden
Genre: Sport, Documentary
Released: June 28, 2019
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 82
Cast: Angela Heath, Bob Fisher, Bruno Du Bois, Frank Bough, Howard Gibbons

2019

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: June 28, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Angela Heath, Bob Fisher, Bruno Du Bois, Frank Bough, Howard Gibbons, Jeni Mundy, Jo Gooding, John Chittenden, Mikaela Von Koskull, Nancy Harris, Pat Edwards, Tracy Edwards

Summary: Maiden is the story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy’s inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press tookMaiden is the story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy’s inspirational 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 remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. Although blessed with tremendous self-belief Tracy was also beset by crippling doubts and was only able to make it through with the support of her remarkable crew. With their help she went on to shock the sport world and prove that women are very much the equal of men. [Sony Pictures Classics]… Expand

Director: Alex Holmes

Genre(s): Sport, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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Katie Walsh

Jul 11, 2019

Maiden is a grand adventure, the likes of which we don’t always see too often anymore. Read full review

Jim Slotek

Jul 12, 2019

It’s an inspiring chapter in history, beautifully conveyed on the screen. Read full review

Marc Savlov

Jul 25, 2019

This riveting documentary about powerhouse never-say-die Aussie yacht skipper Tracy Edwards is every bit as thrilling and emotionally grueling as "Mad Max: Fury Road." And it’s all true. Read full review

Phil de Semlyen

Jun 24, 2019

As an object lesson in leadership, Maiden is compelling, but its flashbacks to a less enlightened time in sport are the biggest showstoppers – and jaw-droppers. Read full review

Peter Travers

Jun 27, 2019

Some of the footage, shot by crew members, radiates hold-your-breath suspense, especially when the Maiden pushes through the ice floes of the Southern Ocean, near Antarctica. You’ll have your heart in your mouth as the yacht enters the final stretch. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jul 5, 2019

Ultimately Maiden is very much a feel-good movie, a tale of underdogs finding their strength, combined with a character study and a sprinkling of social history. After the Maiden, women in sailing had to be taken seriously. Read full review

Wes Greene

Jun 24, 2019

Director Alex Holmes ultimately takes a frustratingly simplistic approach to his thematically rich material. Read full review

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Deanomite

Feb 17, 2020

This was the fastest 90 minutes of the year. Something about bravery in the face of incredible odds, always makes me cry. This story was great, the doubts everyone faced, the girls had to overcome so much.

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RAISEDbyWOLVES

Aug 13, 2019

This is a great film for any young woman to see, who has been told she’s not strong enough, not good enough, and not smart enough and will not take no for an answer.

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GinaK

Aug 14, 2019

Sometimes you go to a film you know nothing about because it’s a hot day and an adventurous local cinema is showing it. I was floored. This documentary, about the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World sailing race in 1989, was nothing short of incredible. First ofSometimes you go to a film you know nothing about because it’s a hot day and an adventurous local cinema is showing it. I was floored. This documentary, about the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World sailing race in 1989, was nothing short of incredible. First of all, I knew nothing about the race or sailing, so for me the suspense was constant, even though I figured no one would make a documentary about a loser. Thanks to beautifully spaced excellent short interviews with family and friends and loads of actual on-board race footage, the film was riveting. Highly recommended.… Expand

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Brent_Marchant

Jul 14, 2019

Although a little slow at the outset, this inspiring and entertaining documentary about the first all-female crew to participate in the round-the-world Whitbread yachting race is more than just a laudatory exercise in taking on the untried. It's also an engaging, beautifully photographedAlthough a little slow at the outset, this inspiring and entertaining documentary about the first all-female crew to participate in the round-the-world Whitbread yachting race is more than just a laudatory exercise in taking on the untried. It's also an engaging, beautifully photographed adventure saga about an arduous task that supremely tests one's wits and endurance, regardless of gender or any other defining characteristic. A riveting, spellbinding tale that often has an edge-of-your-seat quality about it, quite rare for a documentary. See it and be both enlightened and entertained.… Expand

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Masada

Oct 23, 2019

Despite half of it being a talking head documentary, which I'm not for, the combination of the powerful women telling their story with the images shot in the eighties of the race is absolutely stunning. You cheer them on because they're there to set the trademark for all women after them,Despite half of it being a talking head documentary, which I'm not for, the combination of the powerful women telling their story with the images shot in the eighties of the race is absolutely stunning. You cheer them on because they're there to set the trademark for all women after them, opening a door for them for opportunities. These girls are saying now again that if you listen to what people tell you you can't do, human kind would not have been great at all. And that is a strong message that I will take to heart.… Expand

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Mamaloosh

Jul 23, 2019

Best movie this summer! Quirky underdogs, high seas adventure and improbable odds.

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shermy

Oct 26, 2019

Terrific story about a very exciting event and an extremely capable woman, but the movie just seemed to me like a boring collection of fuzzy at-sea short takes, and Twitter length interviews. Almost like a puff piece for Tracy Edwards. When her boat finished the race at Southampton,Terrific story about a very exciting event and an extremely capable woman, but the movie just seemed to me like a boring collection of fuzzy at-sea short takes, and Twitter length interviews. Almost like a puff piece for Tracy Edwards. When her boat finished the race at Southampton, accompanied by a huge flotilla of fans, I assumed she did quite well in the race. In fact she finished 18th out of the 21 boats that finished the race, and about 40 days behind the raw time winner. The movie gave the impression that throughout the race Maiden was contending for the lead. All the other boats were treated like chopped liver. (Not a spoiler because the movie never goes into this, but Wikipedia does.)

Even as a documentary, there should be a better way to present an exciting sea story other than a collection bland eye witness comments by a middle aged group of nice people.… Expand

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