The Boy Who Flies
“A young man risks everything to become Malawi's first paraglider pilot.”
Synopsis
Following a dream, Canadian paraglider pilot Benjamin Jordan travels to Malawi to teach children the joys of kite flying. There he meets Godfrey, a young man who has always dreamed of flying though has never had the means. The odd pair tour the country on bikes, building kites with youth while motivating them to follow their dreams. They are destined for Malawi's highest peak where, after weeks of ground training, the two will attempt to fly down and make Godfrey the first Malawian paraglider pilot.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Jordan
- Original Score
- Randy Mead
- Original Title
- The Boy Who Flies
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 01/06/2013
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Above And Beyond Documentary Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Jordan
Benjamin Jordan
Randy Mead
Benjamin Jordan
Benjamin Jordan
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Jordan
Editor
Benjamin Jordan
Director
Benjamin Jordan
Writer
Benjamin Jordan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Flies
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What is The Boy Who Flies about?
Following a dream, Canadian paraglider pilot Benjamin Jordan travels to Malawi to teach children the joys of kite flying. There he meets Godfrey, a young man who has always dreamed of flying though has never had the means. The odd pair tour the country on bikes, building kites with youth while motivating them to follow their dreams. They are destined for Malawi's highest peak where, after weeks of ground training, the two will attempt to fly down and make Godfrey the first Malawian paraglider pilot.
Who directed The Boy Who Flies?
The Boy Who Flies was directed by Benjamin Jordan.
Who stars in The Boy Who Flies?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Flies includes Benjamin Jordan, Godfrey Massauli.
When was The Boy Who Flies released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Flies was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy Who Flies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy Who Flies was composed by Randy Mead.