"Jillian Schlesinger’s first feature...is both low-key and lyrical as it focuses on the mundane and the magnificent."
- THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"This inspirational true story vibrantly captures the personality of its determined Dutch protagonist."
- VARIETY
"[Laura] is an engaging subject...a mix of ballsy determination and
honest vulnerability."
-INDIEWIRE
"A compelling portrait of an extraordinary human being...a celebration
of the incredible promise of youth."
-TWITCHFILM
"It’s impossible to watch Maidentrip and not want to immediately start
scheming your own audacious adventure."
-OUTSIDE MAGAZINE
"'Maidentrip' is a stirring and emotional testimony to the power of
dreams, an inspiring example of how far determination, imagination and
belief can take someone. The brave and witty Dekker serves as a
reminder that life is a journey that must be engaged completely to be
fully appreciated."
-AUSTIN 360
"[An] impressionistic portrait of our sport that is nonetheless
astonishingly accurate. [Schlesinger] has an unerring eye for small
visual details that all sailors can relate to and that also make the
challenges and joys of sailing accessible and comprehensible to
laypeople."
-SAILFEED
"If you're looking for inspiration, look no further than Schlesinger's
vision of Dekker's liberated spirit."
-AUSTIN CHRONICLE