Movie

Afterburn

1992 · 103 min

A slow-burning, heartfelt fight for truth that mixes courtroom tension with quiet grief and everyday warmth.

Tagline: He Risked His Life Flying An F-16 - Now She Risks It All To Fight For His Name.
Overview: Based on a true story, one woman takes on the U.S. military and General Dynamics; maker of the F-16, thought to be the very best tactical fighter in the world. Air Force Captain Theodore T. Harduvel was one of the best F-16 pilots the U.S. had to offer. After much digging, Janet Harduvel discovers a joint military and General Dynamic cover-up. She proves to be unwavering in her search for the truth to clear his name.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, justice, corruption, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
justice
corruption
betrayal
loyalty
Places: small town
workplace
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild