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Grounded
Moving Image - Documentary
Unit 3 and 4 Media
SAT Folio and Product
“Grounded” is a short documentary exploring the psychological and emotional impact of aviation anxiety, framed through the real story of a fatal plane crash over Port Phillip Bay. The film follows the journey of those left behind — the pilot’s wife, his best friend, and three experienced aviators — as they reflect risk, grief, and the fragility of trust in flight. Through intimate interviews and archival material, the documentary uncovers how one tragedy reshapes perceptions of safety and control, revealing the deep tension between human vulnerability and technological confidence. Cinematic aerial visuals contrast with grounded perspectives, symbolising the duality of fear and freedom that defines flight. Ultimately, “Grounded Fear” invites audiences to confront their own relationship with risk and the unknown, transforming a story of loss into a broader reflection on courage, connection, and the limits of human control.