Maidentrip A Teen's Solo Voyage Around the World
14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out - camera in hand - on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. In the wake of a year-long battle with Dutch authorities that sparked a global storm of media scrutiny, Laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom, adventure, and distant dreams of her early youth at sea.
Jillian Schlesinger's debut feature amplifies Laura's brave, defiant voice through a mix of Laura's own video and voice recordings at sea and intimate verite footage from locations including the Galapagos Islands, French Polynesia, Australia, and South Africa.
" Potent...Inspiring...Real Beauty." - Time Out New York
" It's easy to imagine this compelling chronicle, and its defiantly strong heroine, inspiring countless teens and parents alike." - New York Daily News
"There is a lovely simplicity to 'Maidentrip.' While this film might initially call to mind 'All Is Lost,' the story here is about one girl's daunting quest and the sheer joy she gets from fulfilling it." - The Village Voice
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It would be a really great thing to do, if you knew what you were doing. I think part of her success was because she was so young, and obviously knowledgeable. I identified with her need chart her own path, (or else maybe she might be taken for granted?), and shows how important space is, ...Read more
It would be a really great thing to do, if you knew what you were doing. I think part of her success was because she was so young, and obviously knowledgeable. I identified with her need chart her own path, (or else maybe she might be taken for granted?), and shows how important space is, and places are for anyone. It would be great to know how she did some things, to fill in the gaps, before moving on to the next place but overall I really enjoyed the movie, and found it inspiring. I also appreciate her sense of independence/adventure and the atmosphere/focus on reality and think of it as a top pick!
Read lessI love this film, always wanted to sail, to be on the ocean for weeks/months at a time. So inspiring!
I would be so scared out there alone.
It was truly amazing! And the fact that she filmed it by herself is amazing too!
I am sure Laura was the bravest girl during the sailing. This film must be very challenging to many young people
Amazing story; great scenery; very inspiring. I really enjoyed this documentary!
I am from Belgium (next to the Netherlands) and I remember seeing the case on TV in the news. It's great to finally see her do it and to see her story. Great movie! /documentary!
This is one of my top staff picks. Absolutely amazing that a girl so young could achieve this, traveling around the world for 2 years solo in a small 40 foot yacht facing everything from thunder storms, huge seas and broken masts. The scenery captured is awesome, giving us a glimpse of a part ...Read more
This is one of my top staff picks. Absolutely amazing that a girl so young could achieve this, traveling around the world for 2 years solo in a small 40 foot yacht facing everything from thunder storms, huge seas and broken masts. The scenery captured is awesome, giving us a glimpse of a part of the world that few of us will ever get the chance to see -- the broad expanse of the open oceans. The film is raw and gritty in terms of the cinematography with most of the footage being captured by Laura herself on a handy cam out at sea. In addition to the trip itself, the film takes along Laura's personal journey of growth and self-identification in her critical teenage years of 14-16 -- her relationship with her father, her rebuffing of society for over 2 years, and her transition from girl to woman. Such an incredible story of courage and determination - it really is inspiring and motivating.
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