Alex Holmes

Filmmaker, director of ‘Maiden’

Filmmaker, director of ‘Maiden’

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The new documentary ‘ Maiden ’ tells the incredible story of the first all-female crew to compete in the grueling, months-long Whitbread Round the World sailing race.

Tracy Edwards and Alex Holmes on making 'Maiden,' and saving the boat to boot

The new documentary ‘ Maiden ’ tells the incredible story of the first all-female crew to compete in the grueling, months-long Whitbread Round the World sailing race.

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