UK / 2018 / 93’ / Documentary

Directed by: Alex Holmes

Produced by: Victoria Gregory, Alex Holmes

Maiden Crew: Sally Creaser, Angella Farrell, Jo Gooding, Nancy Hill, Jeni Mundy, Michelle Paret, Claire Russell, Dawn Riley, Tanja Visser, Mikaela von Koskull, Mandi Swan.

Production company: New Black Films

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. 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 and prove that women are the equal of men.

“Maiden is an inspirational story of guts and determination that deserves to be heard by the widest possible audience, so its great to know that Dogwoof are on board to make that happen. Their passion for this project has been unstinting and New Black Films is excited to be deepening its relationship with such an inspiring group of professionals.”

Alex Holmes, director

 

 

Alex Holmes

Bafta award-winning filmmaker whose moving and provocative work spans both documentary and drama. He wrote and directed the searing documentary Stop at Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story for ABC, which Variety magazine described as „riveting… devastating… thought-provoking“, as well as Emmy, Bafta and RTS-winning dramas House of Saddam, Dunkirk and Coalition. He directed the horror influenced revenge thriller Paula for the BBC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Serbian premiere