'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.

3rd & 7 37yd

How long is forever? #SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:55:43 AM
The Lexington community was infinitely generous to all the families suffering & mourning. They sent food, money, help & prayers for months

by Ky Dickens via twitter 1/10/2014 2:56:25 AM
The only reason Jim is still alive today is due to his faith & his marriage. The support he gets from his wife is unwavering & tireless

by Ky Dickens via twitter 1/10/2014 2:56:34 AM
Many survivors lose faith or spirituality #SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms The goal is to find hope and redefine their connection to others

by Dr. Deborah Serani via twitter 1/10/2014 2:56:57 AM
@GeorgeLamsonJr #SoleSurvivorFilm Thanks for making this film, may it bring u peace.

by mikehalloran via twitter 1/10/2014 2:57:12 AM
What a small, unique community of people to be part of. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Chip LeDuff via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 2:57:41 AM
Jim and Ida both have amazing senses of humor. A conversation with Ida is always full of laughter. She is a good woman. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Amy Clay via twitter 1/10/2014 2:58:03 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm Making this film helped help others. It helped me heal and find peace.

by George Lamson Jr. via twitter 1/10/2014 2:58:11 AM
playing our promo now for 2014...@EbertMovie @a_rossi @joeberlinger ...@CNNFilms

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 2:58:40 AM
Proud if @AmyBClay and #SoleSurvivorFilm for telling the full story of 5191. Be proud.

by Katie Rhodes via twitter 1/10/2014 2:59:25 AM
Jim says this was Gods will for him Agree?or was he just lucky to escape the plane crash alive? #foodforthought #fate vs. #luck ?

by Rene Marsh via twitter 1/10/2014 2:59:26 AM
That has to be so hard. The most bittersweet feeling, to be the only survivor of a tragedy. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Rach via twitter 1/10/2014 2:59:38 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm Making this film helped me help others. : )

by George Lamson Jr. via twitter 1/10/2014 3:00:07 AM
If there are survivors here that want to help other sole survivors..... I hope that you could contact me carriagetrailcottage@gmail.com to help my son who was the co-pilot and only survivor of a helicopter crash.......single survivors can understand each other and heal each other. Talking and sharing I know would help my son........

by HeRice edited by leinz.vales 1/10/2014 3:00:39 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm I'm so proud of Hannah.

by George Lamson Jr. via twitter 1/10/2014 3:01:08 AM
"I can go weeks without thinking about it but either it comes up in conversation or a dream. Sometimes it puts me in a bad state of mind."

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 3:01:18 AM
I spent time w/ @NTSB Chairman, Deborah Hersman. She is intelligent & insightful. She has moved the NTSB in a great direction in her tenure

by Ky Dickens via twitter 1/10/2014 3:02:10 AM
As I watched this documentary, I was struck that the survivors didn't receive professional mental health therapy. Is this true @KyDickens

by Dr. Deborah Serani via twitter 1/10/2014 3:02:12 AM
From an investigator standpoint, how things were set up there, it's amazing it took 7 days before there was an accident.#SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 3:02:19 AM
"The low barricade lights weren't that visible. Other crews mentioned they didn't see them.They were turned the wrong way."#SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 3:02:51 AM
Deb Hersman fought hard for the right thing. She just got outvoted. But the NTSB hearing was a huge shock for us. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Amy Clay via twitter 1/10/2014 3:03:22 AM
This was horrible. I felt like I was tricked and let our crew down.

by Shawn Pruchnicki via twitter 1/10/2014 3:03:39 AM
CNN Films' 'Sole Survivor': Jim's story

by leinz.vales via YouTube 1/10/2014 3:04:01 AM
Watching #SoleSurvivorFilm - lost my aunt and uncle in the galaxy crash. Film means a lot to my family.

by Megan via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 3:04:32 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm is on @CNN it is a very power and emotional documentary but really good. Must watch.

by LLevatino via twitter 1/10/2014 3:05:03 AM
Sad. How does one understand mind of sole survivor? Expectations from others, what really is their purpose in life? #CNN #SoleSurvivorFilm

by margluca via twitter 1/10/2014 3:05:12 AM
The love of the wife, father and daughter is beautiful to see. unconditional love. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by NDot58 via twitter retweeted by SoleSurvivorChi 1/10/2014 3:05:32 AM
Brave man ro fly again however what aee the odds of it happening again? #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Mleonard0128 via twitter 1/10/2014 3:05:32 AM
@SoleSurvivorChi @GeorgeLamsonJr I attended the premier in MI a few months ago. Your story and thoughts haunted me for weeks.

by Anna Francis FS 1/10/2014 3:05:45 AM
The bravery that Amy has shown is nothing short of amazing. She is an amazing woman. I wish I could have know them in years prior.

by Shawn Pruchnicki via twitter 1/10/2014 3:06:03 AM
"There's still those 'I want to call mom' & even after five years there's still that 'I want to call mom' & I can't do it."#SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 3:06:08 AM
I think the word LUCK can be used for many things but I know through surviving a unsurvivable illness that there is more to luck than we know...........when it is NOT your time it is not your time..........some have to move on to the next dimension and some have to stay here is a way to look at it...........it just maybe a better place out there that is why we don't have the answers to death REALLy only thoughts...........of what it is..........religion and other thoughts but no definite s.....

by HeRice 1/10/2014 3:06:18 AM
"Couldn't imagine someone doing this on their own. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy." #SoleSurvivorFilm

by CNNFilms via twitter 1/10/2014 3:06:33 AM
Jim , your ski buddy from the mountain, you've come a long way...ski fast and in control and be careful on the w/c ramps as you already know

by jefferson 1/10/2014 3:07:09 AM
Unthinkable trauma crushes a person's mind, body and soul. Loving support is so essential for healing. #SoleSurvivorFilm @CNNFilms

by Dr. Deborah Serani via twitter 1/10/2014 3:07:24 AM
The original score was created by the talented Franck Rapp. He is based in Paris and worked remotely to compose the beautiful music.

by Amy via twitter 1/10/2014 3:07:41 AM
If you really want to understand the pulling and pushing within the NTSB. Read Debbie's and Kitty's statements at the end of the Comair rpt.

by Shawn Pruchnicki via twitter 1/10/2014 3:07:45 AM
We had over 8000 pages of transcripts. We pieced most of the film togethr on paper, before attempting it in Final Cut http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdlkaTFCIAASb9B.jpg

by Ky Dickens via twitter 1/10/2014 3:07:46 AM
It is hard to tweet and watch at the same time. #SoleSurvivorFilm #multitaskingatitshardest

by Amy Clay via twitter 1/10/2014 3:08:47 AM
Proud to have @ShawnPruchnicki as an office neighbor, especially considering his nuanced expertise in #SoleSurvivorFilm .

by martinrottler via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 3:09:02 AM
I can't imagine being the sole survivor of a plane crash. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Jenna_Sangria via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 3:09:08 AM
Ky Dickens did an amazing job on the film, and George was a huge asset to the healing of many people. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Megan via twitter retweeted by CNNFilms 1/10/2014 3:09:40 AM
@KyDickens --- WOW, that photo. I am so jealous of the opportunity you had to work on this. Just wow. This film is so great, and I'm so happy it's gotten to a wider distribution. #SoleSurvivorFilm

by Anna Francis FS 1/10/2014 3:10:46 AM
Watching #SoleSurvivorFilm and #PearlHarbor

by DETROITMUSIC247 via twitter 1/10/2014 3:10:57 AM
#SoleSurvivorFilm is so well done in trying to capture what these 4 people have had to go through and live with everyday. Amazing stuff...

by Bradm14 via twitter 1/10/2014 3:11:00 AM

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