This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line
They cannot defeat a human spirit that wants its freedom
2018 | 4m | English
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| Director: | Michael Fequiere |
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| In 1986, Daniel Pohl was stuck in communist Czechoslovakia, looking for a way to escape life under totalitarian rule. His exit strategy was unusual, to say the least. After realizing that he could not rely on traditional forms of transport, Daniel chose to zip line his way to freedom. After teaming up with a physicist, the two devised a plan using a series of DIY pulleys. Thankfully, his journey proved to be mission possible as he successfully crossed the Iron Curtain, making a safe escape into Austria. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 08, 2018 |
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| Director: | Michael Fequiere |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | anti-communism, escape |
| Production Companies | Great Big Story |
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Budget: $0 |
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| Name | Character |
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| Justin Joseph Hall | Robert Oswald |
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| Michael Fequiere | Director |
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| Jacqueline Omanoff | Associate Producer |
| Michael Fequiere | Producer |
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