This could be one of the saddest movies I have ever seen because what happens but I won't give that away although it is pretty historically documented already.The Arrow is a nicely done TV movie that describes one of Canada's most magnificent contributions to aviation history as well as the Cold War, had it gone into production.The movie does make the prime minister kind of evil (although historically it wasn't totally his fault) but as far as I've researched looked to be quite on the nose. It is hard to believe that our neighbors to the north developed such an advanced jet back then (for any country) and the movie explains so very well. It also describes the financial portions of the program very well with both pluses (the sell of the Oreinda engines to France) and the drawbacks in a cold economy.It was truly a docu-drama as they threw in parts focusing in on the workers, principally Crawford Gordon but in all was an excellent portrayal of a tragic program (from a technological point-of-view).

This movie is quite a surprise. It tells a story I had no idea existed. It seems quite amazing it is a true story. It is as dramatic as a fictional story written to be dramatic. I missed the beginning of the movie but based on the description of the DVD I will buy a copy when I get the chance.

I saw this film one sat. afternoon on a Orlando TV station Its too bad that more films are made that show people building something that others say its impossable! Good job CBC!

This is one of the best mini-series I have ever watched. It's portrayal of Crawford Gordon as a man who, as the Arrow project descends into chaos, becomes a heavy drinker, is amazing. Dan Aykroyd plays this part brilliantly.It is the most accurate picture of the 1950's political climate and shows how much sway the President of the United States had over Canada at the time.If you have the chance, you should watch this series, because it will change your view of the Cold War.