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Monday Matinee “Sully” (2016)

Published: November 13, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: November 19, 2025
Where: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Address: 455 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States

Phone: +1 212-340-0863

Web: https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl

“Sully” chronicles the events surrounding the “Miracle on the Hudson,” focusing on the experiences of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger following the dramatic emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River. The film depicts the immediate aftermath of the incident, where Sully is hailed as a national hero for his quick thinking and skillful piloting, saving the lives of everyone on board. However, it also portrays the intense scrutiny and investigation that Sully faces from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who question whether the landing was truly necessary and if he could have made it back to the airport. The film explores the psychological toll of the event, the pressure of the investigation, and Sully’s fight to defend his actions and the decisions he made in those critical moments. It’s a powerful story of heroism, courage, and the human element in the face of extraordinary circumstances. The film contrasts the public’s perception of the event with the cold logic of the investigation, forcing us to consider how we define heroism and what it means to make life-or-death decisions.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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