Women Outward Bound

 Fifty years ago, girls were not allowed to participate in the rigorous U.S outward bound wilderness school until 24 women broke that barrier. Find out how one month of surviving in the woods changed them…and history…forever

a documentary by Maxine W. Davis
  Distributed nationally by
American Public Television

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March 22, 2018  /  Maxine Davis

We are so grateful to everyone sharing their thoughts on our Facebook page after they've watched 'Women Outward Bound'. We really appreciate them! Thank you! 

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Screenings, screenings and more screenings!

February 23, 2018  /  Maxine Davis

March is going to be an eventful month for Women Outward Bound. Starting March 1st, just in time for Women's History Month, our documentary is going to be broadcasted on 273 public television stations across the country!

Also, many other organizations are hosting their own screenings like Philadelphia Outward Bound School who on March 8th at 7pm at the WHYY is hosting a FREE screening of Women Outward Bound with director Maxine W. Davis in attendance!

To secure a place at the screening RSVP HERE

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Press Release - "Women Outward Bound" March TPT Broadcast

February 12, 2018  /  Maxine Davis

“Women Outward Bound” Scheduled for March TPT Broadcast
A MN-Made Documentary Features the First “Outward Bound” Survival School for Girls in 1965.

Please click to download the press release:

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WORLD TOUR! Say WHAAAAT?

February 24, 2017  /  Maxine Davis

So, so excited to share that Women Outward Bound was included in Reel Paddling Film Festival's 2017 WORLD TOUR!! Now more people can see our documentary!

Please go to their website HERE and check the tour dates. As of now there are screenings in US, Canada, and International (Glasgow, Scotland for now) but you can also host a RPFF 2017 screening if you want.

Moreover, Women Outward Bound is eligible for the Aqua-Bound People’s Choice Award as voted on by ticket holders! 

Thank you Reel Paddling Film Festival for including us in your program!

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