Stream It Or Skip It: ‘#SKYKING’ on Hulu, A Doc About An Airport Worker Who Stole And Flew A Commercial Jet
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-04-21 03:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Transport, Labour & Workers, Family, World News
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“I do not intend to hurt anyone, I’m just out for some sights.” The recordings of Richard “Beebo” Russell from inside his stolen aircraft are your guide for #SKYKING, directed by Patricia E. Gillespie, which hits Hulu after its premiere at the 2026 South By Southwest Film Festival. The documentary reconstructs Russell’s 2018 theft of a commercial jet from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, interviews his family, friends, and former co-workers, and showcases Russell himself, as he speaks with air traffic controllers
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