#SKYKING

#SKYKING

2026 · 91 min · EN · 7.3 (25 votes)
Dir. Patricia E. Gillespie · Starring Richard Russell
Documentary

Tells the story of 28-year-old Horizon Air ground service agent Richard “Beebo” Russell, who, to the shock of all who knew him, clocked into work wearing a shirt that said “sky’s no limit,” stole a 33-million-dollar plane, and took off into the skies of the Pacific Northwest embarking on a white-knuckle flight that would come to embody the hopes, dreams, and despair of the American working class, and offer a timely look into the U.S. mental health crisis.

VIBE

This documentary offers a gripping, melancholic journey into a man's desperate act, reflecting the quiet anguish of the working class and the urgent need for mental health awareness. It's a poignant, tense exploration of societal pressures and individual breaking points, leaving a lasting, somber impression.

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