Lindbergh in Color

On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh made history by completing the first nonstop solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. Overnight, he became a global icon and a legendary American hero. In this gripping historical documentary, filmmakers Daniel Costelle and Isabelle Clarke dive deep into world archives to bring Lindbergh’s heroic exploit to life. Featuring beautifully colorized archival footage and state-of-the-art 3D animation, the film explores both his triumph and the dark, controversial chapters of his life. Discover the tragic truth behind the kidnapping of his first child, his complex fascination with Adolf Hitler, and the shocking secret life he led with three different women. Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTOUyQcU3JG3q8txYLsQdmZ94fWFB9_Ys Directors: Daniel Costelle and Isabelle Clarke 00:00 The Lindbergh Story 00:05 Hero or Demon? The global icon with dark, unvarnished secrets 01:18 Walking on wings and testing parachutes for a few dollars 06:30 Chasing a massive prize to link New York and Paris 08:26 No co-pilot, zero forward visibility, just fuel 13:17 Leaping into a massive storm with no radio or parachute 21:35 Reaching Europe after 33 grueling hours over the ocean 34:55 The terrifying kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. 40:26 How the American hero became enthralled by Nazi Germany 45:22 Condemned for anti-Semitism and muzzled by Roosevelt 47:42 13 Secret Children: the shocking triple life exposed decades later