Flight 149: Hostage of War
A historical investigation uncovers one of the most shocking aviation incidents of modern times—why did British Airways Flight 149 land in Kuwait just as Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded? The passengers and crew, caught in the chaos, became hostages and human shields, victims of a geopolitical game that put nearly 300 lives at risk. Did the British government and British Airways know in advance that war had begun? Newly surfaced intelligence suggests they did. Through gripping reenactments and firsthand accounts from survivors, crew members, and Kuwaitis who risked their lives to help, this documentary unravels a decades-long cover-up. Now, with legal action underway, those who lived through the 1990 ordeal are demanding long-overdue answers about why they were placed in harm’s way—and who should be held responsible.
Director/s
Jenny Ash
Jenny Ash
JENNY is a boundary-pushing director known for bold, visually arresting films with a visceral emotional core. As the first documentary filmmaker to win the WFTV Best Director Award, she has carved out a distinct place in the industry, moving fluidly between drama and documentary to shape compelling, multi-layered stories.
Expected Guests
JENNY ASH: Director
