Hollywood Hijinks: Sully
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On a frigid January day in 2009, Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger pulled off a feat never accomplished before: a water landing after dual engine failure due to a bird strike at low altitude. The best part? Everyone survived. Seven years later, they made a movie out of it. But is the movie accurate? Is the movie even enjoyable? And what happened to the geese?! Tune in to this episode as Caroline and guest Trevor explore this extraordinary event, and compare it to the critically-acclaimed film that followed.
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