I was a part of this film, and everyone involved was extremely passionate about the project. It's played at a bunch of great film festivals, as well as in front of over 500,000 aviation fans at EAA. Everyone has responded so well, and we really appreciate it. Please check out the film at SpeedandAngels.com.
About the Film
Speed and Angels is one of the most intimate films ever made on fighter pilots. Epic High Definition aerial footage and stunning cockpit photography provide a dramatic backdrop for the more universal story of what itâs like to fight forâ¦and achieveâ¦your dreams.
Inspired by the passion of two young Navy officers she encountered, Director Peyton Wilson followed Jay and Meagan as they chased their childhood dream of becoming naval aviators flying the Fâ14 Tomcat. Their two and a half year journey takes them through dogfights in the Nevada desert, night landings on aircraft carriers off the Atlantic coast, and eventually to the biggest challenge young officers face: war1me deployment to Iraq.
What begins as a story of realizing a childhood dream turns into a story of fighting for one's life and career as Jay and Meagan face the realities of war. Filmed in realâtime on HDâthis nail biter has had festival audiences across the country on the edge of their seats.
The DVD is available through the website (www.speedandangels.com) in standard and Blue-ray formats and also includes a copy of the Warbirds video game for PC or mac.
Directed by: Peyton Wilson
Starring: Jay "Faceshot" and Meagan "Slick"
Produced by: Velvy Appleton, Michelle Hansen, Francisco Chierici, Mike Homer
Released by: Salient Media
Run time: 95 min
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1