Flight/Risk is a 2022 American documentary film directed by Karim Amer and Omar Mullick. The documentary examines the crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX planes through the perspective of surviving family members, lawyers, and whistleblowers.
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| Based on | Crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX planes |
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| Cinematography | Omar Mullick |
| Edited by | Federico Rosenzvit |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It was released on September 9, 2022, by Amazon Studios. It was nominated for a News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Investigative Documentary.[1]
Premise
editThe documentary examines the crashes of two Boeing 737 MAX planes that claimed the lives of 346 people on board. Told through the perspective of journalist Dominic Gates, surviving family member Zipporah Kuria, lawyers Justin Green and Eric Havian, and whistleblower Edward Pierson.[2][3]
Production
editIn 2019, Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim met with Mary Inman at a conference, where she informed them a client of hers, Edward Pierson of Boeing was going to be coming forward surrounding the two crashes, testifying in front of Congress. 24 hours later, producer, Leen Karadsheh went to Washington, and began following Pierson.[4] Initially, Pierson turned down their requests to document, but had several conversations with the filmmakers who stated they would stay out of his way and in the background, with the two sharing the same goal of bringing pressure to Boeing.[5] During production, subjects were not asked to sign releases until after filming had concluded, with no limits on what they could later retract.[6]
Release
editIt was released on September 9, 2022, by Amazon Studios.[7]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.60/10.[8]
Soren Anderson reviewing the film for The Seattle Times wrote: "Despite its flaws, 'Flight/Risk' is a comprehensive and stinging critique of a once-proud company that has lost its way and is struggling to make a comeback. And it's a tribute to the people who died and the families who mourn them."[9] Christopher Llewellyn Reed of Film Festival Today gave the film 3 out of 4 stars writing: "The story, full of righteous outrage, is what makes it. I recommend the documentary to everyone, even though it will make you never want to fly again."[10]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| News and Documentary Emmy Awards | 44th News and Documentary Emmy Awards | Outstanding Investigative Documentary | Amazon Prime Video | Pending | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Pederson, Erik (July 27, 2023). "News & Documentary Emmy Noms Revealed: 'Vice News Tonight' Dominates As CNN Leads Networks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Documentary about Boeing MAX 737 Disaster Premieres on Amazon Prime". PR Newswire. September 15, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Flight/Risk". Amazon Studios. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Lamei, Rawya. "Flight/Risk: The Film That Changed the Way We Look at Aircraft". eniGma Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Sadek, Nicole (October 11, 2022). "Boeing whistleblower's journey from pre-crash warnings, to going public in their wake". International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Chin, Kristen (January 20, 2023). "How a documentary filmmaker captures "lived experience"". Nieman Foundation for Journalism. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 1, 2022). "Prime Video Dates Fall Movie Slate: Harry Styles' 'My Policeman', Lena Dunham's 'Catherine Called Birdy', Sylvester Stallone's 'Samaritan', 'Good Night Oppy' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Flight/Risk". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Soren (September 12, 2022). "'Flight/Risk' review: Boeing 737 plane crashes center of stinging critique". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Llewellyn Reed, Christopher (September 9, 2022). "Film Review: "Flight/Risk" Is a Powerful Takedown of Corporate Greed". Film Festival Today. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Outstanding Investigative Documentary". News and Documentary Emmy Awards. 26 July 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
External links
edit- Flight/Risk at IMDb