The documentary shows Captain Sullenberger in a helicopter retracing his aerial steps for the first time, demonstrating just how well the Hudson served as a watery runway. He is also shown with the partly intact plane at a salvage yard. Mr. Birman sa...

The story's nerve center is Capt. Sullenberger, whose heroic actions during the incident enabled him and his crew to save the lives of 155 passengers on that flight.