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To Fly! is a 1976 American short docudrama film directed by Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman. Commissioned for the opening of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., it was designed to be shown in the museum's IMAX theater. The film chronicles the history of aviation in the United States, moving from early hot air balloon flights in the 19th century to modern commercial jets and space exploration.
It became a massive success, running for decades at the museum, and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1995.
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What is To Fly!?
To Fly! is a 1976 American short docudrama directed by Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman. It was made for the opening of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
Where was To Fly! designed to be shown?
The film was designed for the IMAX theater at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Its large-format presentation emphasizes the sensation of flight and aerial movement.
Who directed To Fly!?
Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman directed the film. Their work combines documentary filmmaking with a dramatic presentation of aviation and human flight.
What is the subject of To Fly!?
The film explores the history and experience of flight through aerial imagery and large-format motion-picture presentation. It was created specifically for an aviation museum audience in 1976.
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