Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast · Matthew Pejkovic

#657 - American Skyjacker directors Eli Kooris and Joshua Shaffer

December 10, 2025·28 min·2 clips

Martin McNally hijacked a plane, jumped out with $500,000 in 1972.

Host Matthew Pejkovic interviews directors Eli Kooris and Joshua Schaffer about their documentary 'American Skyjacker,' which explores the incredible true story of Martin McNally's 1972 plane hijacking. The directors discuss how they discovered the story, McNally's transformation from criminal to storyteller, and the wild era of aviation when hijackings were surprisingly common. They also explain their unique approach to documentary filmmaking, blending interviews, archival footage, and cinematic recreations.

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