However, this remains the best Hindenburg documentary I've watched so far.Ī no larger than medium sized budget re-enactment of the immediate circumstances surrounding the crashing in flames of the mighty German airship Hindenburg in 1937 on its arrival in the USA and the subsequent investigation into the cause by its designer. First of all, the Lakehurst Naval Airstation seems to be lush green grass and concrete! The Hindenburg crashes right on the concrete beside the grass! In reality the station was a sandy area. Despite many incredible historic accuracies, Untold Story suffers from several historical errors.

However, this theory has recently been rejected by various experts, explaining why it wasn't mentioned in the film. I know how recent research has suggested stuff about the outer skin being painted with rocket fuel - the film's researchers were probably aware of this. This affected him deeply when the Hindenburg exploded. Eckener had been offered a supply of helium which he declined in 1929. Some facts have not been well-known, especially the 'Untold Story' or 'Secret' mentioned in the titles of the docudrama. Actual eyewitness testimonies were used, and tell the story of the Hindenburg's demise. Hindenburg: The Untold Story takes you into the investigation the disaster, which all of it seems interesting. The reenactment is pretty good and the Hindenburg is animated so realistically. This is by far the best Hindenburg documentary out there.

Hindenburg journalist review