We are delighted to continue FRIDAY FINKERS, the newest addition to the film programme at Linden Hall Studio. Taking place on Friday afternoons, following our monthly Thursday art film screenings, these films are dedicated to outstanding documentary cinema across a wide range of subjects.
While our Thursday film programme remains focused on art, artists and creative practice, FRIDAY FINKERS broadens the lens to explore the wider world. Through carefully selected documentaries, audiences encounter thought-provoking perspectives on history, culture, science, politics, society, nature and remarkable human stories. Designed to inform, challenge and inspire, these screenings offer an opportunity to engage with ideas and issues that encourage reflection, discussion and a deeper understanding of the world around us.
MAIDEN, Alex Holmes' thrilling and deeply inspiring documentary, tells the extraordinary true story of Tracy Edwards and the first all-female crew to compete in the 1989 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race. Dismissed, underestimated and told they did not belong, Edwards and her crew overcame prejudice, financial hardship and seemingly impossible odds to challenge one of the most demanding sporting events in the world. Through remarkable archive footage and candid interviews, the film celebrates courage, resilience, determination and the power of believing in what others insist cannot be achieved.
Beautifully crafted, emotionally engaging and genuinely uplifting, MAIDEN perfectly embodies the spirit of FRIDAY FINKERS; documentaries that reveal extraordinary human stories, challenge perceptions and celebrate individuals whose determination changed the course of history. More than a film about sailing, it is a compelling exploration of leadership, equality, perseverance and the enduring importance of breaking barriers.
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
- James Baldwin
"You have to believe in yourself when nobody else does."
- Tracy Edwards
Friday October 30th
MAIDEN
Director - Alex Holmes
2018
1 hr 37 mins
Winner - Audience Award, Sydney Film Festival
MATINEE SCREENING
Doors open: 1pm
Screening: 1:30pm
Ticket £12
(includes a complimentary glass of wine)
(brief introduction prior to screening)
(Important Notice to Ticket Holders – Tickets are non-refundable/exchangeable)