Maidentrip

Friday, January 17 - Thursday, January 30, 2014

14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out on a two-year voyage as the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. In the wake of her controversial battle to secure permission to pursue her dream, Laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom and adventure. With a mix of Laura’s own recordings at sea and intimate footage from the Galapagos Islands, French Polynesia, Australia and South Africa, this acclaimed documentary captures a singular young woman’s brave, defiant voice.

• Country USA
• Language In English and Dutch with English subtitles
• Running Time 82 minutes
• Director Jillian Schlesinger

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