The director Peter Hyams and two experts discuss the context and impact of Capricorn One (1977) on Americans' trust in the government.

"Flights of Fancy: The Politics and Paranoia of Capricorn One" charts the film's origins and impact throughout recent American history, starting with the end of the Cold War, the beginning of the Space Race, the national disenchantment following Watergate, the political thrillers of the '70s and the erosion of trust in the Bush Administration. This featurette, including interviews with writer/director Peter Hyams and historians, appears on the 2008 "Capricorn One" Special Edition DVD and Blu-Ray release.—Anonymous