New documentary '#SKYKING' revisits the 2018 SeaTac plane theft

In August 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 aircraft from SeaTac International Airport. A new documentary tells his story through the eyes of his friends and family, who opened up for the first time since their 2018 statement.

Guest

Patricia E. Gillespie, documentary filmmaker and director of #SKYKING

Related links

The Seattle Times: ‘#SkyKing’ director talks Hulu documentary about Richard ‘Beebo’ Russell

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