The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper

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Directed by John Dower
Produced by Anna Stephens
Written by John Dower

With: Jo Weber, Tim Collins, Tina Mucklow, William Rataczak, Bill Mitchell, Bob Fuhriman, Harold 'Andy' Anderson, Pat Forman, Ron Forman, Marla Cooper, Geoffrey Gray, Jerry Thomas, Frank Montoya Jr., Ben Anjewierden, Nick O'Hara, Bruce Smith, Brian Ingram, Rena Ruddell, Billie Dayton, Sharon Power, and Bernie Rhodes

Cinematography: Edgar Dubrovskiy and James Blann
Editing: Paul Carlin
Music: Tim Atack and Lindsay Wright

Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: 25 November 2020
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1
Color: Color

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Dower's engaging, if a bit meandering, investigative doc examins confirmation bias while exploring the mystery of a man who, in 1971, hijacked a plane, stole a bunch of money, parachuted out, and was never seen again (except by those who believe they've known him).

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