Sky Heroes

Documentary 2017

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Each of the series' episodes recounts, in 26 minutes, the life and exploits of a hero who has gone down in aviation history. Blending sequences of traditional animation and American comic-strip-influenced graphics with carefully restored and colored archive images, the series paints the active portraits of heroes who have made a lasting mark on the history of aviation.

Documentary 2017

EPISODE 1

Charles Lindberg

On 20th May 1927, 26 year-old aviator Charles Lindbergh makes the wildest decision of his life - to cross the Atlantic single-handedly. On the day of his departure, a crowd of pessimistic onlookers gather to witness the Spirit of Saint-Louis taking off. Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic in 33 hours, a feat that turned the young man into a world hero.

25 min · Jan 1, 2017
EPISODE 2

Manfred Von Richthofen: The Red Baron

In September 1916, World War I is at a turning point and Germany dominates the sky. Among its young pilots, Manfred's talent and bravery create an impression. He is quickly noticed by the armed forces, and heads the Jasta 11, a young fighter squadron unit without any official victories to its name. He decides to paint his plane red. The legend of the Red Baron is born.

25 min · Jan 1, 2017

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Sky Heroes

DOCUMENTARY

Each of the series' episodes recounts, in 26 minutes, the life and exploits of a hero who has gone down in aviation history. Blending sequences of traditional animation and American comic-strip-influenced graphics with carefully restored and colored archive images, the series paints the active portraits of heroes who have made a lasting mark on the history of aviation.

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Released: 2017