New Netflix Movie “Society of the Snow” Based on Real-Life 1972 Andes Plane Crash Survivors’ Harrowing Story of Survival
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Netflix’s newest adventure drama, “Society of the Snow,” draws inspiration from the real-life 1972 plane crash in the Andes. The disaster, involving Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, took place on October 13, 1972, when the plane crashed into the Andes mountains, resulting in the deaths of 29 out of the 45 passengers on board. Survivors endured freezing temperatures, injuries, and the ordeal of waiting 72 agonizing days before being rescued. The film …