Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made

In 1982, three young boys in Mississippi embarked on an ambitious project inspired by their love for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Over seven years, they meticulously re-enacted scenes from their beloved movie in a makeshift film set at home, testing the limits of friendship and pushing the boundaries of DIY cinematic ambition. However, the iconic airplane scene always seemed just out of reach due to budgetary constraints and logistical challenges.Fast forward three decades, these now adult men decide to revisit their childhood dream and complete what they started. They embark on a new journey, this time with more resources and experience, to create a faithful replica of the famous 75-foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders and bring it to life in an extraordinary explosion in the backwoods of Mississippi. This captivating story delves into their unwavering passion for cinema and the incredible lengths they went to achieve their dream, making it a unique tale about perseverance, camaraderie, and the power of imagination.