One of the members of my family was on the team plane. How can I be certain
that this film was accurate and portrayed my family member in a good light?

Marshall University is committed to an accurate portrayal of the events associated
with this tragedy. The university worked diligently with Warner Bros. to fulfill
this commitment. Consultants, historians, archivists and other professionals provided
guidance to the film company on this project. While a certain level of
literary license was exercised, we believe Warner Bros. remained true to the story.

Did Marshall have any control over the final cut of the film?

Although Marshall University was involved throughout the film’s development, the final cuts of the motion picture were the prerogative of Warner Bros.

The plane crash happened more than 35 years ago. Why was the film done in 2006?

This is a question that was posed to Warner Bros. and its production company,
Thunder Road Pictures. Mary Viola, associate producer, answered in this way:
“Rarely does a story move us to be better people, stronger people. What the
town of Huntington did following the 1970 plane crash is one of these inspirational
stories. I read about the tragedy a few years ago and felt compelled to tell the rest
of the world what this small community had accomplished.”

What was the film’s budget?

Many consider this a mid-range motion picture in the tens of millions of dollars.
However, the budget is proprietary information of Warner Bros.

What was the involvement of the W.Va. Film Office in this production?
 
The West Virginia Film Office provided extensive logistical support to the
production company and advice to Marshall University.
 

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