Women Outward Bound (2016)

It was tough. It was beautiful. It changed these girls in 1965 forever.

Fifty years ago girls were not allowed to participate in the Outward Bound Wilderness School. But that all changed in 1965 when a Minnesota Outward Bound class was opened to young women. At a time when girls should have been honing their housekeeping skills, 24 courageous young women took the challenge of a month of outdoor survival. This moment changed them and the Outward Bound program forever. Through interviews, footage of the Boundary Waters both then and now, and a heartwarming reunion, this documentary tells the story of these pioneering women.

Director: Maxine Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Editing: Nick Clausen
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Women Outward Bound about?
Fifty years ago girls were not allowed to participate in the Outward Bound Wilderness School. But that all changed in 1965 when a Minnesota Outward Bound class was opened to young women. At a time when girls should have been honing their housekeeping skills, 24 courageous young women took the challenge of a month of outdoor survival. This moment changed them and the Outward Bound program forever. Through interviews, footage of the Boundary Waters both then and now, and a heartwarming reunion, this documentary tells the story of these pioneering women.
Who directed Women Outward Bound?
Women Outward Bound was directed by Maxine Davis.
Who stars in Women Outward Bound?
Women Outward Bound stars Hannah Blase, Devvie Booth Cersine, May Coors, Lynn Cox, Cathy Crowson, Maxine Davis.
How long is Women Outward Bound?
Women Outward Bound has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is Women Outward Bound?
Women Outward Bound is a Documentary film.