Howard Hughes tells his story for the first time. Through his own words, taken from his actual memos, conversations and interviews, the man who broke aviation records, survived three plane crashes, built RKO studios, comes to life in this engrossing film.

Special features include: featurettes Hughes conquers Hollywood, Hughes takes on the U.S. government, The flying boat: world's largest plane, The constellation, Hughes in flight, and Hughes aircraft headquarters; photo gallery; and extended interviews with Terry Moore, George Francom, Robert Maheu, and Jack Real.

The early years -- Hollywood or bust -- America's hero -- Personal affairs & business interests -- The flying boat: a government issue -- Fast planes & Las Vegas plans -- Isolation, litigation, medication -- Aviator to the end.