The movie, titled “Flyer” follows two humble bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio, who forever changed the course of human history with their groundbreaking invention of powered flight.
Wilbur and Orville changed the course of human history, but how they did it is just as extraordinary as what they achieved. ‘Flyer’ is a uniquely American story about the power of perseverance, and it’s full of heart, humor and spectacle.
The logline for “Flyer” reads: “Bicycle mechanics Orville and Wilbur Wright leave their shop behind to head for the windy hills of Kitty Hawk in pursuit of their dream of becoming the first in flight.“
The Wright brothers were raised in a devout Christian household by their father, Milton Wright, who was a bishop in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Their upbringing emphasized moral integrity, hard work and intellectual curiosity, all of which influenced their pioneering work in aviation.
Though the brothers’ faith as adults is unclear, they “never worked on Sundays, didn’t drink alcohol or use tobacco” and were described by a friend in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, as “Christian gentlemen and moral to the core.”
Wonder Project, founded last year by former Netflix and YouTube exec Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin, aims to entertain global audiences with stories that inspire hope and reinforce timeless values.