Discovery Channel - Great Escapes and Prison Breaks (2000) Part 3 Papillon: The True Story

Whether escaping from a prison or evading an enemy, individuals have shown extraordinary courage and inventiveness during their bids for freedom. “Great Escapes and Prison Breaks” details a number of prison breaks and escapes against the odds, including the mass breakout of Allied airmen from Stalag Luft III, immortalized in the movie The Great Escape.

Part 3: Papillon: The True Story

Trapped, but determined to escape to freedom. Convicted murderer Henri Charriere prepares to attempt the impossible: escape from the notorious Devil's Island. Below him await the deadly currents and the killer sharks that have so far repelled all of his previous escape attempts. Crucial to his daring escape is precise timing and that time has arrived! Better known by his alias Papillon, the French word for 'butterfly', this is the incredible true story of Henri Charriere's nine-year quest to fly from his cage in 'hell'. With a combination of archival footage, dramatic reconstruction and expert commentary, 'Papillon - The True Story' is an incredible tale of courage, hope and an unrelenting determination to achieve freedom that will enthrall the viewer right from the start.

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