Cocaine, Crop-Dusting & The CIA… HBO Unveils Trailer For ‘The Invisible Pilot’ Docuseries
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: HBO’s latest documentary series The Invisible Pilot tells the story of a charismatic, daredevil husband and father who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, despite a seemingly happy home life and a lucrative career as a pilot.As you can see from the trailer above, the series delves into subjects such as international drug smuggling and a covert war conducted at the highest level of the U.S.
government.The three-part series, which launches on April 4, comes from exec producer Adam McKay and filmmakers Phil Lott and Ari Mark, who direct.It tells the story of Gary Betzner, whose actions caused his small-town Arkansas community to search for his body in vain while family and friends seek answers.
Years later, a mysterious story emerges involving hypnosis, secret identities and a double life of dangerous missions and law-breaking.
And that’s just the beginning.The series features archival material and interview with Gary’s wife, ex-wife, children, friends and associates, public defenders, law officers and journalists, It is a cautionary tale of unchecked power and covert operations, centered around a small-town man with outsized dreams.The Invisible Pilot is produced by Ample Entertainment and Hyperobject Industries.
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