Deep Water

  • Year 2006
  • Director Louise Osmond
  • Producers John Smithson, Jonny Persey
  • Cast Tilda Swinton, Donald Crowhurst, Clare Crowhurst, Robin Knox Johnson
  • Music recorded at Air Studios, London
  • Music Mixed at The Pierce Rooms, London
  • Mix Engineer Jimmy Robertson
  • Recording engineer Steve Orchard
  • Music Preparation Dakota Music
  • Orchestra contractor Isobel Griffiths
  • Orchestra Conductor Harry Escott
  • Orchestra leader Gaby Lester
  • Soloists David Clegg (Counter Tenor), Nick Bucknall (Bass Clarinet)

Deep Water

Reviews

  • Deep Water is a stunning documentary that not only beautifully elucidates a nearly forgotten incident but touches on crucial themes involving isolation, sanity, self-worth, impossible dreams, the nature of heroism and limits of human endurance.

    Kirk Honeycutt Hollywood Reporter
  • For this gripping and amazing documentary, such truth emerges not just from the facts, but also the poetry of men who redefine themselves in a risky race on small sailboats.

    Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle
  • As directed by Louise Osmond and Jerry Rothwell, the movie breezes along at a highly watchable clip, thanks to fluid, affecting intercutting of archival, black-and-white footage and present-day interviews.

    Desson Thomson Washington Post

Trailer

Awards

  • BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS

    Nominations

    Best British Documentary, Louise Osmond & Jerry Rothwell

  • ROME FILM FEST

    Wins

    Best Documentary, Louise Osmond & Jerry Rothwell

  • SAN DIEGO FILM CRITICS SOCIETY AWARDS

    Wins

    SDFCS Award for Best Documentary (tied), Louise Osmond & Jerry Rothwell

  • AUSTRALIAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION

    Commended

    Best Doco, Louise Osmond & Jerry Rothwell

    Grierson Award for Best Documentary

    Wins

    Best Cinema Documentary, Louise Osmond & Jerry Rothwell