SilkAir 185: Pilot Suicide? (film)

SilkAir 185: Pilot Suicide? is a documentary film by Hong Kong-based independent production company APV. Its subject is the crash of SilkAir Flight 185. The 60-minute documentary features interviews with air crash investigators who were involved in the case, relatives of those who were killed in the disaster, and lawyers who brought suit on behalf of the victims' families as well. The documentary features recreations of the events leading up to the crash, and computer simulations of the crash itself.

SilkAir 185: Pilot Suicide? was commissioned by the National Geographic Channel Asia and the Singapore Economic Development Board Documentary Commissioning fund.[1] The documentary, written and produced by APV’s Creative Director Mike Barrett, received a "Highly Commended" award in the category "Best Documentary Programme (31 minutes or more)" at the 2006 Asian Television Awards.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 APV News retrieved 2008-01-11.
  2. ↑ 2006 Asian Television Awards Winners retrieved 2008-01-11.


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