Melvin & Jean: An American Story (2012)

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When Melvin and Jean McNair hijacked a plane from Detroit to Algeria in 1972 with their two babies on board, they called it an act of political resistance. The hijacking was also an act of desperation committed by two people in their early twenties who saw no other way to escape what they felt was the constant state of racial oppression in America. Living in Paris forty years after the hijacking and unable to return to the U.S., Melvin and Jean are still coming to terms with their crime and its lifelong consequences.

Director: Maia Wechsler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Editing: Sophie Brunet, Vincent Trisolini
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melvin & Jean: An American Story about?
When Melvin and Jean McNair hijacked a plane from Detroit to Algeria in 1972 with their two babies on board, they called it an act of political resistance. The hijacking was also an act of desperation committed by two people in their early twenties who saw no other way to escape what they felt was the constant state of racial oppression in America. Living in Paris forty years after the hijacking and unable to return to the U.S., Melvin and Jean are still coming to terms with their crime and its lifelong consequences.
Who directed Melvin & Jean: An American Story?
Melvin & Jean: An American Story was directed by Maia Wechsler.
How long is Melvin & Jean: An American Story?
Melvin & Jean: An American Story has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Melvin & Jean: An American Story?
Melvin & Jean: An American Story is a Documentary film.
Where was Melvin & Jean: An American Story produced?
Melvin & Jean: An American Story was produced in France, United States of America.