Maiden is the story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy’s inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and potential sponsors rejected her, fearing they would die at sea and generate bad publicity. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. Although blessed with tremendous self-belief Tracy was also beset by crippling doubts and was only able to make it through with the support of her remarkable crew. With their help she went on to shock the sport world and prove that women are very much the equal of men.

Showtimes: 2:45, 5:15, and  7:45  – Live music prior to the 5:15 film. Wine bar.  Get your TICKETS today!

Brought to you by the Okanagan Screen Arts Society, Monday Night at the Arts is a fun evening with tasteful live jazz guitar, wine and social time in the lobby of the Towne Theatre, followed by our featured film which begins with a short, informative introduction. All Monday Night at the Arts Screenings are now 19+ as per liquor licensing regulations.

Next on Screen:

August 26th — Beach Radio hosts
August 22nd — Marvellous and the Black Hole — 19+
August 25th — Anime Night — 5:45 open; 7:45 — 19+
August 29th — Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris — 19+

September 5th — The Forgiven — 19+
September 12th — Made in Bangladesh — 19+
September 19th — News of the World — 19+
September 20th — Beach Radio hosts
September 26th — The Middle Man — 19+
September 29th — Anime Night — 5:45 open; 7:45 — 19+