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The Other Hijacker
FromShoe Leather
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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In 1971, Patrick Critton helped rob a bank as part of a Black separatist group and, to escape capture, became the first person to successfully hijack a plane in Canada. He spent 30 years on the run until he was arrested and pleaded not guilty on Sept. 10, 2001. Less than 24 hours later, the 9/11 attacks left him as an ironic footnote in history.
"The Other Hijacker” is a story about dedication and pursuit, about how far people are willing to go – and what they’re willing to sacrifice – for their beliefs. But it's also about identity and redemption, about how the only way to determine a legacy is to keep writing the next chapter.
For more information about “The Other Hijacker,” including photos, videos and references, visit our website http://www.shoeleather.org.
"The Other Hijacker” is a story about dedication and pursuit, about how far people are willing to go – and what they’re willing to sacrifice – for their beliefs. But it's also about identity and redemption, about how the only way to determine a legacy is to keep writing the next chapter.
For more information about “The Other Hijacker,” including photos, videos and references, visit our website http://www.shoeleather.org.
Released:
May 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (33)
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