Ernie Anderson narrates this look at the making of Richard Donner's blockbuster 1978 film. Behind-the-scenes footage, as well as scenes from the film, reveal just how audiences were able to "believe a man can fly". This program features interviews with key cast and crew.
As soon as the film was completed and even before it was released, the young Mario Giannini died in a plane crash at the Falconara airport.