Is there a movie about Jessica Watson?

210 Days: Around the World with Jessica Watson2010
Ice MaidenJessica Watson: Another Challenge2012
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Where is Jessica Watson now?

In recognition of her attempt Watson was named the 2011 Young Australian of the Year, and the following year was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. She currently resides in Buderim, Queensland.

What is Jessica Watson most famous for?

About — Jessica Watson. Jessica Watson (OAM) navigated some of the world’s most remote oceans and survived seven knockdowns and 210 days alone at sea to become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world, aged 16.

Who will play Jessica Watson?

And the latest star to head Down Under is New Zealand-Canadian actress Anna Paquin who has been cast in Netflix’s Jessica Watson biopic, which will be filmed in Queensland. Anna will play Julie, the mother of the teen sailor, in the film based on her 2010 solo sailing triumph.

How far did Jessica Watson sail?

23,000 nautical miles
Although Watson sailed nearly 23,000 nautical miles, some sailing enthusiasts have argued that she did not venture far enough north of the equator for her journey to count as a true round-the-world sail as defined by the record council’s rules.

What happened to Kay Cottee?

Today, Kay Cottee lives a quiet life running a marina on the NSW north coast, and fulfilling her creative passion with painting and sculpting.

Is Jessica a true story?

Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl’s fight for justice against tremendous odds. A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm.

Is the movie Jessica a true story?

A true story set in colonial Australia in the early 1900’s. A very good adaptation of Bryce Courtenay’s book “Jessica” (well worth the read) to the screen.

What is the true spirit by Elizabeth Watson about?

Well, True Spirit is her story. Watson and her family lived on a boat for several years and this was when she developed her love of sailing. She loved to read about sailors and their solo journeys around the World. At around age 14, she decided that she would like to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around th

How old is Jessica Watson now?

Jessica Watson was born on May 18th, 1993 on the Gold Coast of Australia . On May 15, 2010, at just sixteen, she became the the youngest person to have ever sail solo, unassisted and non-stop around the globe. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission.

Is Netflix’s ‘true spirit’ based on a true story?

Netflix is putting a lot of focus to its collection of family and real-life adventure films, and the latest addition to it is the movie based on Jessica Watson’s sailing memoir True Spirit, telling her 210-day solo sailing journey around the world.

What is the book True Spirit about?

Written, first person, in an engaging and understated style, the book “True Spirit” is the story of how a young girl from an adventurous family was taken by the dream of sailing around the world, solo, nonstop and unassisted after hearing a book by Jesse Martin.