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 ASH is one of the UK’s boldest and most boundary-pushing directors, celebrated for crafting raw, emotional, and visually stunning films. As the first documentary filmmaker to win the WFTV Best Director Award, she has carved out a unique space in the industry, blending drama and documentary in thought-provoking ways.
Expected Guests
JENNY ASH: Director
