'Sole Survivor' Live Blog

There have been 14 major airplane crashes with a sole survivor in the history of commercial aviation. Most of the lone survivors -- like Bahia Bahari, survivor of the 2009 Yemenia crash -- are dealing with debilitating guilt that few can understand. These survivors have never met each other, until now. "Sole Survivor," written and directed by Ky Dickens, premieres on CNN on January 9, 2014.

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#solesurvivorfilm #CNN very very interesting film. Thanks for making it. @CNN

by Brennen Lenaghan via twitter 1/10/2014 2:25:41 AM
I believe there is little rhyme or reason to why some survive air disasters, and others in the same aircraft do not...#SoleSurvivorFilm

by KennethMoultry via twitter 1/10/2014 2:25:45 AM
14 major plane crashes resulted in only one survivor. Unbelievable. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Teri Watkins via twitter 1/10/2014 2:25:48 AM
Indie filmmaking takes a lot of creative budgeting. We often shared hotel rooms and all piled into a car to drive to shoots.

by Amy via twitter 1/10/2014 2:25:54 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm Hannah is precious. I hope I can do as good a job as a single parent.

by Amy Clay via twitter 1/10/2014 2:26:01 AM
Watching the documentary film “Sole Survivor” on CNN. Seems really interesting. Really makes you think. #solesurvivorfilm

by Sylon00 via twitter 1/10/2014 2:26:04 AM
Read @GeorgeLamsonJr 's CNN opinion piece on how seeking out other survivors changed his life cnn.it/1ecidBS #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Thom Patterson via twitter 1/10/2014 2:26:58 AM
Do you have a fear of flying? Answer this question and others on cnn.com/solesurvivorli… where we are tweeting with director @KyDickens

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:27:17 AM
Bahia clung to pieces of wreckage in the middle of Indian Ocean #amazing #willtosurvive #herfate or #luck ?What do u think #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Rene Marsh via twitter 1/10/2014 2:27:45 AM
your beautiful Cecelia, I had just had my first child in june of 87 in windsor ont. across the border of mich. I remember the accident and how I cried for those who died. Ive thought of you over the years Ceceli
a and am so glad you are well

by Linda Marchand 1/10/2014 2:28:01 AM
Check-in on @getglue while you watch #SoleSurvivorFilm gtg.lu/JLGDXF to unlock this limited sticker. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdlZ1BLIUAENT8w.jpg

by CNN Public Relations via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms edited by leinz.vales 1/10/2014 2:28:21 AM
His conviction as a pilot was so great he'd rather go down w/ ship.That's how he felt.This will never not be in our lives.#SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:30:09 AM
Survivor guilt is a common experience of those who've survived extreme trauma #SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms

by Dr. Deborah Serani via twitter 1/10/2014 2:30:11 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm @CNN such an insightful and moving film.

by shelly long via twitter 1/10/2014 2:30:15 AM
They did an amazing job saving Jim. So severely injured. So glad they did.

by Shawn Pruchnicki via twitter 1/10/2014 2:30:18 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm watching for the 3rd time. Still difficult to watch.

by Wendy Sharkey Snoddy via twitter 1/10/2014 2:30:27 AM
Everyone was really focused on the tower. Then the airline came out & announced proactively that the pilots had violated sterile cockpit.

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:30:55 AM
Comair 5191went down wrong runway Theres tech to help prevent those mistakes but the FAA has not mandated it. NTSB says the FAA should

by Rene Marsh via twitter 1/10/2014 2:31:24 AM
That shift was also seen from within the investigation.

by Shawn Pruchnicki via twitter 1/10/2014 2:31:30 AM
People did make threats against survivor Jim Polehinke. #solesurvivorfilm

by Ky Dickens via twitter 1/10/2014 2:31:46 AM
Just got today's #SoleSurvivor sticker. Get yours in the next 4h:28m. #GetGlue gtg.lu/KGailg #SoleSurvivor

by alongdlr via twitter 1/10/2014 2:32:30 AM
@CNN : Really dig these provocative #documentaries you smart folks have been airing of late. #SoleSurvivor

by Brad Forenza via twitter 1/10/2014 2:32:43 AM
If Jeff had lived, we would have just lost him mentally or he would have just found a way to commit suicide. @AmyBClay . #SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:32:48 AM
Survivors are "victims" too. Their pain of survival is a double edged sword #SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms

by Dr. Deborah Serani via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:19 AM
Ya'll need to turn on CNN #SoleSurvivorFilm

by HeyYoDooly via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:27 AM
One person can make a difference #SoleSurvivorFilm

by blastofgas via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:33 AM
Watching #SoleSurvivorFilm on CNN. #riveting

by flatlandmom via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:34 AM
Half hour into #SoleSurvivorFilm and I'm a wreck.

by mandeeinthe306 via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:40 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms - applause to the survivors for sharing their stories and reliving tragedy.

by EmilyRuizOnline via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:42 AM
Very intense 😏 #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Nataliaa729 via twitter 1/10/2014 2:33:45 AM
The incredible story of healing, heartbreak & #survivorsguilt in the moving #doc on @CNNFilms #solesurvivorfilm is on right now. Watch it!

by TheEndlessEye via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 2:34:08 AM
Jim Polehinke, Comair Flight 5191 sole survivor

by leinz.vales 1/10/2014 2:34:13 AM
That baby is 9 years old now. That was our first outing with her, to the Boone County arboretum. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Amy Clay via twitter 1/10/2014 2:34:22 AM
Watching #SoleSurvivorFilm on CNN. #riveting

by flatlandmom via twitter retweeted by SoleSurvivorChi 1/10/2014 2:35:14 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms - applause to the survivors for sharing their stories and reliving tragedy.

by EmilyRuizOnline via twitter retweeted by SoleSurvivorChi 1/10/2014 2:35:27 AM
Jim has an article featuring pictures & bios of all Comair 5191 victims taped to his wheelchair. It's with him everywhere #solesurvivorfilm

by Ky Dickens via twitter 1/10/2014 2:35:57 AM
Who is joining us on the live blog at cnn.com/solesurvivorli… ? #SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:37:28 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm is really moving me

by Emma Cantrell via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 2:37:47 AM
Trauma leaves an indelible imprint that is enormous. I feel for co-pilot Jim and his enduring struggles. #SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms

by Dr. Deborah Serani via twitter 1/10/2014 2:38:21 AM
by leinz.vales 1/10/2014 2:38:23 AM
When I was 17 years old, I had an emergency landing while piloting a tiny Cessna 172, and find myself in awe of these people constantly. I finished my Aviation Studies degree, but haven't been able to fly a plane normally since. #SoleSurvivorFilm #CNN

by Anna Francis FS 1/10/2014 2:38:43 AM
My son is a sole survivor of a helicopter crash......three died........My heart aches for him and he can't see this tonight because he does not have cable TV neither do I but I put the word out to tape it......only sole survivors can understand the pain of it

by HeRice 1/10/2014 2:38:44 AM
God bless you Jim.

by Rob 1/10/2014 2:38:46 AM
Today is the 17th anniversary of the Comair 3272 crash in Monroe, Mi.

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