The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.... (Full plot summary below)
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The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989.
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| Chicago TribuneKatie WalshMaiden is a grand adventure, the likes of which we don’t always see too often anymore. |
| Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonWhat we have from director Alex Holmes — a guy who knows a great cinematic story when he hears one — is a documentary with all the nervous-making energy of a first-rate drama; a cast of sailors who are both endearing and intelligent; and a delicately wrought suspense story. |
| The Associated PressLindsey BahrMaiden is simply magnificent storytelling and a must-see for all ages and genders. |
| Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovThis 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. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerThis story of personal redemption tacks drama by the nautical mile. "The ocean is always trying to kill you,” says Edwards, a woman like most who knows about facing high odds and salty conditions. |
| TheWrapMonica CastilloHolmes does an incredible job writing and directing this already action-packed narrative into an impressive documentary. He carefully weaves the crew’s interviews tightly together so that it seems like they’re almost talking among themselves, instead of in separate one-on-one interviews. |
| Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranA heck of a story splendidly told, Maiden succeeds by combining the athleticism of “Free Solo” with the enriching, across-the-board emotional appeal of “RBG.” |
| Washington PostAnn HornadayThat makes Maiden not just a ripping yarn but a meaningful one. Like “RBG” last year, it’s a story that reminds women — and men — not only how far we’ve come in one generation but how far we’ve yet to go. |
| RogerEbert.comOdie HendersonMaiden excels as a suspenseful sports tale and a record of a historic first, but its biggest strength is in its warts-and-all character study of the Maiden crew. One can’t help but feel seen, moved and empowered once the credits roll. |
| Original-CinJim SlotekIt’s an inspiring chapter in history, beautifully conveyed on the screen. |
