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This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line
“They cannot defeat a human spirit that wants its freedom”
7.0 / 10• 2018• 4m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Justin Joseph Hall
Robert Oswald
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Fequiere's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
