The MiG-21 Project
“"It has a presence"”
Synopsis
The 25-minute long documentary details the entirety of the artistic process from Ralph Ziman’s inspiration for the project and acquisition of the MiG-21, to the international collaboration to create the beadwork and assemble the art piece, leading up to the project’s unveiling at The Museum of Flight. Also covered in the film is background on the MiG-21, including details about the plane used (decommissioned tail number 8971) and how MiGs’ presence in the Angolan Civil War ultimately hastened the end of white rule in South Africa. See historical footage and personal interviews, including the Polish pilot who flew tail number 8971 in the 1980s, a South African Border War pilot and the team of artists and craftspeople in Southern Africa and the United States who took on the huge task of covering the aircraft in tens of millions of glass beads.
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19/06/2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Duran-Lemos
- Original Title
- The MiG-21 Project
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa
- Release Date
- 19/06/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Duran-Lemos
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Duran-Lemos
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The MiG-21 Project about?
The 25-minute long documentary details the entirety of the artistic process from Ralph Ziman’s inspiration for the project and acquisition of the MiG-21, to the international collaboration to create the beadwork and assemble the art piece, leading up to the project’s unveiling at The Museum of Flight. Also covered in the film is background on the MiG-21, including details about the plane used (decommissioned tail number 8971) and how MiGs’ presence in the Angolan Civil War ultimately hastened the end of white rule in South Africa. See historical footage and personal interviews, including the Polish pilot who flew tail number 8971 in the 1980s, a South African Border War pilot and the team of artists and craftspeople in Southern Africa and the United States who took on the huge task of covering the aircraft in tens of millions of glass beads.
Who directed The MiG-21 Project?
The MiG-21 Project was directed by Paul Duran-Lemos.
Who stars in The MiG-21 Project?
The principal cast of The MiG-21 Project includes Ralph Ziman, Nick Bonamy.
When was The MiG-21 Project released and how long is it?
The MiG-21 Project was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The MiG-21 Project?
The MiG-21 Project holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).