The Cameo Art House Theatre will host the world premiere of “Air Angels: Flight Helene” on Nov. 11 at 225 Hay St. in downtown Fayetteville. This film chronicles volunteer pilots who flew personal aircraft to deliver supplies and evacuate residents from Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024.
“They did things like bring supplies, medicine, airlifted a baby that was on the last hour of his life because he was needing oxygen,” said Valerie Smaldone of Just Do GOOD Entertainment, according to The Fayetteville Observer. Her production company created the movie.
The premiere will recognize local heroes who responded to Helene. Stacey Buckner, a CNN hero and stroke survivor from Fayetteville, will receive honors. Buckner provided food, showers, and supplies to displaced families and veterans through Off-Road Outreach and Veterans Services of the Carolinas…