Summaries

In depth story the early efforts by the wright Brothers to achieve human flight. Revealing their family life in Dayton, Ohio and preoccupation with flight while operating their local Bicycle Repair Shop. Most compelling is the interaction between the Wright Brothers by real life brothers Jimmy and Stacy Keach which gives a reality to the performance of these actors as they portray the Wright Brothers. Turn of the Century 1900 mid western life is a beautiful look into the most innocent period of American history. Hardships endured by The Wrights as they contest established Science of the Smithsonian Society, as well as physical strains of building aircraft on desolate dunes of Kitty Hawk North Carolina.—Neil Larson

Details

Keywords
  • independent film
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jan 24, 1972
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) G
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) National Educational Television (NET)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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