The Wright Stuff (1996)

The Wright Stuff (1996) poster

On August 8, 1908, at a racetrack outside Paris, Wilbur Wright executed what was, for him, a routine flight: a smooth take-off banking into a couple of tight circles, ending in a perfect landing. The flight took less than two minutes, but it left spectators awestruck. While the combined talents of Wilbur and Orville Wright had produced the first plane capable of controlled flight , their distrust of others had almost cost them the credit for their invention. Now, having proved to the public that they had mastered the sky, the reserved brothers from the small town of Dayton, Ohio, became world celebrities.

Director: Nancy Porter
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Bacon
Editing: Jeanne Jordan
Original Language: en

Keywords

flight, american experience

More Films by Director: Nancy Porter
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wright Stuff about?
On August 8, 1908, at a racetrack outside Paris, Wilbur Wright executed what was, for him, a routine flight: a smooth take-off banking into a couple of tight circles, ending in a perfect landing. The flight took less than two minutes, but it left spectators awestruck. While the combined talents of Wilbur and Orville Wright had produced the first plane capable of controlled flight , their distrust of others had almost cost them the credit for their invention. Now, having proved to the public that they had mastered the sky, the reserved brothers from the small town of Dayton, Ohio, became world celebrities.
Who directed The Wright Stuff?
The Wright Stuff was directed by Nancy Porter.
Who stars in The Wright Stuff?
The Wright Stuff stars David McCullough, Garrison Keillor.
How long is The Wright Stuff?
The Wright Stuff has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Wright Stuff?
The Wright Stuff is a Documentary, History film.