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Ellen MacArthur - Taking On The World - The Official Story [VHS]
 
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  • Actors: Ellen MacArthur
  • Format: PAL
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • VHS Release Date: 9 April 2001
  • Run Time: 65 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005BGEO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,847 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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This official account covers the earlier days of Ellen's career through to her success in the Vendee Globe which made her the fastest woman to sail around the world alone.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and uplifting, 31 Oct 2003
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This video is fantastic! Having read Ellen's book "Taking on the World" (which is also great!) I was moved to buy this video and it rapidly became the most watched in my collection! Having spent a lot of time being off work ill and feeling pretty low my escape was to put this video on and it never failed in cheering me up and inspiring me.

Straight away you're swept along with Ellen and she makes you feel involved. Her story is shown from childhood (in brief with photos) right up to the Vendee Globe awards, having been around the world on Kingfisher with her during the epic voyage from France down through the daunting Southern Ocean and back.

The highs and lows are all shown. There are times when events seem to conspire against Ellen and you could cry with her and times when she faces her worst fears, overcomes great struggles and you feel the elation too!

Absolutely brilliant - and not just for sailors either!

My only regret is that it's not available on DVD. I think I'm in danger of wearing my video out!

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational documentary of an amazing woman., 1 Jan 2002
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Absolutely fantastic.I was in complete awe at what MacArthur had to go through on the Vendee Globe race. She has endurance, courage and amazing spirit. Even if you cant stand sailing, this is an absolute must for anybody who wants to be inspired.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Super movie worth watching! Shows all the ups and downs!, 5 Dec 2001
By helmut@hheine.net (Diessen, Germany) - See all my reviews
It is refreshing to watch this movie since it is very honest about the frustration, the dispair and the joy ellen goes through on her big race around the globe. Great sailing scenes and overall a breathtaking movie!
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Taking on the World IS avaialable on dvd. It is part of "The Ellen MacArthur Story" which although not on general release, is available from various websites including Ellen's... Read more
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