Rescue Dawn

[zman308]

Just rented Rescue Dawn. It is about an American Navy A1 Sky Raider pilot shot down over Laos. Great survival movie. Not only the misery in the jungle but the crap that he was subjected to by his captors. Kept up his positive attitude and made a plan for escape. A real hero. I read the book many years ago and can't remember the title. Be sure to see it!!!!

 

[ChadHahn]

The same director did a documentary about the pilot which is supposed to be much better. I still haven't seen either of them and hope to see them both!

Chad

 

[JD Mandrell]

The same director did a documentary about the pilot which is supposed to be much better. I still haven't seen either of them and hope to see them both!

Chad

The documentary was "Little Dieter Needs To Fly", the book was "Escape From Laos" by Dieter Dengler.

 

[hikeeba]

Thanks for the tips guys. I wanted to see the movie in the theater, but it came and went so fast that I missed it. I'll definitely look up the documentary and book, too.