This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

This Man Escaped the Iron Curtain by Zip Line

2018
4m
7.0

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"They cannot defeat a human spirit that wants its freedom"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Great Big Story
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 8, 2018
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt14037828
Website Visit Site

Cast

Justin Joseph Hall
Justin Joseph Hall

Robert Oswald

Key Crew

Michael Fequiere
Producer
Michael Fequiere
Director