MELGES: The Wizard of Zenda
Available until
Jan 01, 2025
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Available in
Worldwide
Brought to you by
Quicklier Film Partners
About the film
MELGES: The Wizard of Zenda is a documentary about one of the greatest sailors in the history of the sport: Buddy Melges. The film explores the the untold story of a fiercely competitive but beloved sailor who won Olympic medals and world championships - and his quest to capture the pinnacle of sailing, the America’s Cup.
To celebrate the 2024 America's Cup, we're making the film available for rental on a sliding price scale. Any amount over $15 goes to the Sail-It-Forward Fund which is used to produce free educational content for sailing schools. Visit https://WizardofZenda.com to learn more.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 24m
Released
2023
Director
Mark Honer
Executive Producer
Anne Peterson
Crew
Todd Norris, Isaac Honer
Cast
Harry 'Buddy' Melges, Jr.
Awards & recognition
Annapolis Film Festival
Official Selection
Mystic Film Festival
Official Selection
Friday Harbor Film Festival
Official Selection
What people are saying
‘Truly it’s vexing that sailing luminaries don’t get more attention in the U.S. - and it really hits you front and center watching “The Wizard of Zenda,” Mark Honer’s terrific documentary film about the legendary Buddy Melges.‘
Wendy Mitman-Editor in Chief
‘Mark Honer has crafted a remarkable journey through the life and career of an extraordinary sailing icon. Simply, Melges was a man so in love with sailing, speed and competition, so naturally attuned to the wind and the sea, that he dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence and became one of the most accomplished sailors of all time.‘
Tara Cooney
‘"The first public screening of the 85 -minute documentary was on a bleak, rainy Saturday morning [in Annapolis]. To my surprise, 600 people showed up to see this film about the most accomplished racing sailor of our era."‘
Gary Jobson