Description
Survivors firsthand accounts of the wild times, the 72 hours leading to the crash, the crash itself & its aftermath.
At the height of its fame in 1977, the popular southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, was struck with tragedy--a plane crash that killed the band's founder and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant along with Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray.
I'll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours of Lynyrd Skynyrd chronicles the story of three survivors: security guard Gene Odom, lead backup singer Leslie Hawkins and guitar tech Craig Reed. These survivors give their firsthand accounts of the wild times of the band, the 72 hours leading to the crash, the harrowing crash itself and its aftermath.
The documentary features original behind-the-scenes film footage of life with the band before the crash, dramatic reenactments illustrating key dramatic scenes, and high-end CG animations--including a simulation of the plane crash that matches the NTSB report. Rare interviews with four first responders were also captured, filmed on location at the crash site in Gillsburg, Mississippi.
Based on Gene's book, I'll Never Forget You, this documentary offers the fond remembrance of one man's journey with this legendary band, but more importantly, the loss of his dearest friend. Gene's unique perspective and down-to-earth sensibility grants unique access to the behind-the-scenes story, the celebration and the tragedy.
The film weaves the three survivors' stories together to paint a picture of what might have been and the web of tragic decisions leading to the plane crash that forever altered their lives--and Lynyrd Skynyrd's place in history.
Media
Bonus Materials
- 40th Anniversary Event in Jacksonville, FL
- Tennessee Iron Cold Dark Mississippi Night Music Video
- Gene's Fishing Advice
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Gene Odom
- Leslie Hawkins
- Lynda Haun
- Craig Reed
- James Wall
- Dwain Easley
- Mike Wilson
- Bobby McDaniel Dusty Huggins
- Mark Gibbs
- Michael Kramer
- Brett Myers
- Briana Laffey
- Amber Martin
Craig Reed : actor
Director: Jonathan Braucher
Gene Odom: actor
Leslie Hawkins : actor
Producer: Gene Odom
Producer: W.V 'Chap' Chappell
Producer: Shaun Trout
Producer: Jason Mathis
Producer: Jonathan Braucher
Additional Details
Label: MVD Visual
Genre: Pop/Rock
Language: English
Run Time: 67 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 12/13/19
UPC: 760137292791
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