Sky Captain
1985, English. Directed by Neema Barnette.
Like many Black and Latino teenagers in his neighborhood, Gerald Hart finds adventure and relief from the pressure of poverty and disappointment by leaping from the roof of an abandoned building known throughout his community as the “Club House”. There, in spite of obvious dangers, he imitates Superman and finds happiness.. but the unhappy side of Gerald is gaining ground. He contemplates suicide and, thereby, encounters a strange spiritual phenomenon. “Sky Captain” showcases Reggae, Rap music and Breakdance. “Sky Captain” is original drama Written and Directed by Neema Barnette. Based on the impact of her observations as a former New York City school teacher.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 January 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neema Barnette
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Sky Captain runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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Sky Captain is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Sky Captain isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Sky Captain?
Sky Captain (1985) was directed by Neema Barnette and stars Ernest Hardin, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lynn Moody.