The MiG-21 Project (2025)

2025 • 25m • Documentary • NR

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On September 23, 2026

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Synopsis

This 25-minute documentary offers an intimate look at Ralph Ziman's ambitious project to transform a retired MiG-21 aircraft (tail number 8971) into a work of art. The film follows the project from its beginnings through international collaboration and its final display at The Museum of Flight, revealing the dedication and skill involved. The documentary explores the history of the MiG-21, including its role in aviation and major global events like the Angolan Civil War and the end of apartheid in South Africa. Interviews with those involved, including a Polish pilot who flew this specific aircraft and South African Border War pilots, are interwoven with this historical context. The film also introduces the artists and craftspeople from Southern Africa and the United States who worked together to cover the plane in tens of millions of glass beads, creating a stunning visual display.