Plot Outline: When Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, she must overcome her greatest fear as she navigates the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean. Based on a true story.
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Friday, February 3, 2023 Netflix
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When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson (Teagan Croft) sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant (Cliff Curtis) and her parents (Josh Lawson and Academy Award winner Anna Paquin), Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.
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Key Facts
- Jessica Watson will consult on the biopic. She also self-filmed a documentary called 210 Days, which was narrated by Richard Branson (8/2/2020).
True Spirit Filming Timeline
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— True Spirit entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
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— The film entered Development status.
Netflix is developing a film based on Jessica Watson’s sailing memoir.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
True Spirit Release Date: When did it start streaming?
True Spirit was released on Netflix on . 21 other films are opening on the same date, including Knock at the Cabin, 80 For Brady and Spoiler Alert.
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