‘True Spirit’ Netflix Movie: What We Know So Far

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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.

Debra Martin Chase, (The Princess Diaries and Sisterhood of Travelling Pants), will produce the film for Martin Chase Productions. Andrew Fraser (Lion), for Sunstar Entertainment. Sarah Spillane, who co-wrote the screenplay and will direct the biopic with Cathy Randall, also adapted it. Spillane has previously directed Around the Block, and This Life.

Director Sarah Spillane

Spillane was enthusiastic about the project.

“I am honored and excited to be charged with bringing Jessica’s extraordinary journey to screen. What drew me to Jessica’s story is her relentless fight and determination to defy the odds and accomplish her dream in a world that is dominated by men, making her a source of inspiration for so many people, especially young women across the globe.”

Watson stated that Watson was the author.

“It’s quite humbling to have Netflix bring my story to life. I hope that the film inspires people around the world to try sailing and to also pursue their own adventures. I am thrilled that it will be directed by Sarah and supported by such a strong production team.”

Is there a plot to True Spirit's story?

Netflix’s True Spirit is based on the real-life adventure of Jessica Watson, who at the age of 16 became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world. In 2009, the journey took 220 days. Jessica survived seven crashes while on 33-foot boat for 210 days. Kevin Rudd, the Australian Prime Minister at the time, declared her a national hero. Watson, however, does not consider herself a hero and said she is “an ordinary person, who had a dream, worked hard at it and proved anything really is possible.” Her experiences were told in her documentary called 210 Days, which was narrated by Sir Richard Branson and produced by Sunstar Entertainment.

This is the official synopsis of the production:

“Based on the incredible true story of 16-year-old Jessica Watson, who, in 2009, became the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world. Jessica accomplished what many thought was impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of oceans and surviving seven knockdowns while at seas for 210 days.”

Watson will serve as a consultant to the Netflix movie. She is comfortable with Netflix making some mistakes in the name drama. “I’m very happy to let them play with it a little,” said Watson to The Sydney Morning Herald. “But when you’re talking 10-metre-plus waves and cyclone-strength winds you probably don’t need to take too much dramatic license.”

Cast in True Spirit: Who are you?

There are no details about casting for the Netflix’s True Spirit as of March 2021, but we are hoping to know more soon.

How is True Spirit's production?

According to Production Weekly issue 1235, filming True Spirit will begin in July 2021 on the Gold Coast of Australia and Sydney.

What is the likelihood of this movie being released on Netflix in the near future?

The production schedule suggests that the film may be streamed on Netflix in late 2022 or even early 2023. However, we don't have any confirmation as to the release date at this time.