Win free tickets to see Deep Water

by Marc Brandon on 28 Sep 2007 You can win free movie passes to see Deep Water, the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.

Set against the backdrop of the turbulent sixties, Deep Water is the stunning and thoroughly absorbing true journey of Donald Crowhurst, a 36-year-old father of four, free thinking electronics inventor and Sunday sailor. Crowhurst enters the daring nautical race described as one of the last century’s most extraordinary stories on the high seas – the Sunday Times Golden Globe – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world race. This

inaugural race was dubbed ‘The Everest of the Seas’ and sparked world-wide media attention. Crowhurst is driven to compete in the newest trimaran boat and secures finance from a local businessman, however the deal is conditional upon him completing the voyage and should he fail Crowhurst must buy back the boat. The other competitors included Frenchman Bernard Moitessier who was in the lead but rather than collecting the prize, opted to continue on around

the world again in order to save his soul; and Robin Knox-Johnston, a merchant seaman who professed to have entered simply because he did not want a Frenchman to win.

Once at sea Crowhurst’s start is depressingly slow and communications are intermittent, however he soon starts to radio through a series of increasing
record-breaking daily distances. Crowhurst becomes an unlikely hero and the British public hold their breath daring to believe the underdog can win. As the
world awaits on tenterhooks for this extraordinary man to cross the finish line and sail into port to a hero’s welcome, the jaw-dropping truth is revealed.

Deep Water features interviews with Crowhurst’s family and friends, journalists from the time and the sailors whose lives were irrevocably changed by the race.

Incorporating archival film, news clips and original 16mm footage and tape recordings made by the racing sailors, this quality production of drama and mystery on the high seas is a fascinating portrait of man pitted against himself.

Deep Water, will be released at the below locations from October 11th., 2007. View the trailer at: http://www.deepwatermovie.co.uk/

CINEMAS:

Sydney - Palace Chauvel Cinema, The Hayden Cremorne Orpheum,

Melbourne - Kino Dendy Cinemas, Nova Cinema

Brisbane - Palace Centro Cinemas


Courtesy of HOPSCOTCH FILMS and SAIL-WORLD, simply RSVP to one of the below offers, for your chance to win an ADMIT TWO pass to see Deep Water :

SYDNEY MEMBERS

Simply RSVP with 'SYDNEY' in the subject field to rsvp@hopscotchfilms.com.au for your chance to attend an exclusive preview screening at the Palace Chauvel Cinema, corner of Oatley and Oxford St, Paddington on Sunday 7th October at 6pm sharp with a guest. Winners will be notified, hurry as tickets are limited.

NON SYDNEY / NATIONAL MEMBERS

For your chance to win an admit two in-season pass simply RSVP to rsvp@hopscotchfilms.com.au with 'SAIL WORLD.' in the subject heading. Winners will be notified, hurry as tickets are limited.