Question 1

How did Tracy Edwards save the boat 'Maiden' from rotting in the Seychelles?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, Tracy Edwards learned her boat was rotting on rocks in the Seychelles. She crowdfunded money to repurchase the wreck in 2016 and restored it in Southampton.

Question 2

What challenge did the filmmakers face in assembling footage for 'Maiden'?

Accepted Answer

Assembling footage was a major detective job because footage had been disseminated to all news networks covering Maiden's landings.

Question 3

What inspired Alex Holmes to make a film about Tracy Edwards?

Accepted Answer

Alex Holmes got the idea after Tracy Edwards made a speech at his daughter's school.

Question 4

Why did Alex Holmes find Tracy Edwards' story particularly compelling?

Accepted Answer

Holmes was interested because Edwards wasn't a typical sporting 'golden girl'; she had a troubled youth, running away from an abusive stepfather and being thrown out of school.

Question 5

Which major film festival hosted the premiere of 'Maiden'?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada in September 2018.

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