The Mystery of D.B. Cooper

A playful, interview-driven dive into a real unsolved mystery, blending archival footage with quirky family testimonies to create an oddly warm and obsessive atmosphere.

Directed by

John Dower

Genres

Documentary, Crime, History

Starring

David Mills, Peter Caulfield, Miles Richardson

Tagline

The crime that spawned an obsession.

Overview

This documentary brings to life the stories of four people believed by their family and friends to be “DB Cooper,” a man who hijacked a 727 flying out of Seattle and jumped from the plane over the wilds of Washington State with a parachute and $200,000, never to be heard from again.

How it feels

Whimsical, satirical, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, obsession, identity, memory

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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