Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
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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
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 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
