The Legend Of Barefoot Bandit: A Teenage Fugitive on the Run | Real Stories True Crime Documentary

Colton Harris-Moore's superhuman ability to escape capture by stealing airplanes and living in the wilderness made him a modern day folk hero. Fusing documentary, graphic novel style animation, and dramatic recreations, the film contrasts the story of a real kid who fell into burglary to keep from starving with his mass media persona, The Barefoot Bandit. While telling Colt’s larger-than-life story, this film examines the public fascination with underdog anti-heroes and how fame becomes the kiss of death for these outlaws we root for.
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[@tombooty5144]

He read a book titled "How to Fly a Plane" then flew it. Badass if you ask me.

[@Sigmar_Heldenhammer]

Heh, I was in grade school and saw an illustrated control scheme form the sopwith camel, after that I designed several flight control systems. Still though, this guy ACTUALLY FLEW, guy had balls to be sure.

[@WolfofNightMusic]

word on the street is that he stole the book from the first amazon book store.

[@crooked-halo]

I have a commercial pilot's license with an instrument rating. During primary flight training it took about 13 hours before I was performing good landings on my own. Flying a light plane is not difficult, but to read a book and then actually do it does indeed show a high level of ability. It's actually amazing.

[@thebonesaw..4634]

If only he had sent away for the follow-up book, _"Landing... And Other Fun Things To Do With An Airplane"_

[@petroleumcrypt707]

@@crooked-halo The hardest part of flying to me, is remembering pedals do not equal gas! Haha

[@captaincake4331]

The musicians who picked him up and enjoyed a joint together is the most Canadian thing ever.

[@curtscafe9497]

Captain Cake so is crashing in a logging camp

[@top6ear]

So true eh.

[@111goo]

LMAO

[@bradtolch]

@mateos vargas Or asked him if he wanted something at timmies

[@saphiengaming865]

What can us Canadians say we find the best in anyone even if they have done wrong

[@pizzaboypepe3638]

I'm still surprised that he only got 7 years! He'll only be 25 when he gets out, and will probably get out early for good behavior. (I was secretly rooting for him the whole time)

[@EnigamiNetshinobi]

He's out

[@pizzaboypepe3638]

@@EnigamiNetshinobi Really???

[@EnigamiNetshinobi]

@@pizzaboypepe3638 no lol but soon, think he has a few months left

[@flyingchimp12]

"if he was black"

[@gsc2835]

@@EnigamiNetshinobi yea he is he got out on parole in 2016

[@Dead2you]

this happened in my home state. it was all so surreal lol. this kid was a local legend to us. like a real life GTA Online character, personified. boats. planes. atm's. safes. to this day i genuinely believe this kid is some kind of savant or genius. because nobody at that age should have been THAT functional. the way he was terrorizing the local government and was able to elude them for as long as he did made him a folklore legend. don't really hear him mentioned anymore these days but goddamn, what a ride. i hope you're allright Colton.

[@jdnnddjd3948]

He is doing alright, got a job and is a fuctioning member of society. He said this himself in an interview which is now deleted

[@DougyD2596]

@@jdnnddjd3948 bro this isn’t Renton like Seattle Renton is it this is my hometown as well 🤣

[@jdnnddjd3948]

@@DougyD2596 ?

[@dubb7530]

im from camano originally so yeah quite crazy haha

[@TheBmco99]

I live close by yes to me it hit home lol

[@taffsworld5531]

“We went on a joyride but at least filled your tank and cleaned your car” 💀💀😂😭

[@blvvdsawgekkt2599]

wholesome

[@GeoPuzzle1]

Taffs World with their money

[@DowntownTasty]

Taffs World that was definitely me as a kid lol

[@JinxerTT]

@@DowntownTasty sure it was

[@stevendavidson112]

@Ricky Roma Who cares about skin colour racist!!!!!!!!!!

[@mjkrbjcw]

The only store he didn’t rob was the shoe store

[@BlueHopi144]

lollll😂

[@SAM_I_AM_1989]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@epsilonsilver7860]

Best comment.

[@FM80100]

😂😂😂

[@jaynas3921]

You don’t know how hard this made me laugh 😂

[@Tony_Kidvaski]

I never heard of him until this video. Damn he was elusive.

[@the_restorationist4113]

Same

[@Taniablair11]

That’s sad

[@barrypoontang]

same, shows you how strong the FBI are when they want to bury a story.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@@barrypoontang big thonk

[@griffineagle7]

yep ..folk need to realise that behind every kid of the making of this so called virtues society is a caring mother of character and realist ..no mother would ever give up their child and knowingly let go hungry ..no matter how much she is labeled by those who would do ..thats the difference and thankfully iam glad there are still such people .. hopefully not but such people are or could be the last reminders of the human traits of struggle and value before that long goodnight into a conformist submission of a mother or child State owned and divided loyaltys of state before family community..

[@MotherTruckinReptiles]

This was the most fun I've ever had watching a documentary. It feels like I just watched a movie. I'm ashamed of all of the hate he received with people wishing him dead. He didn't do anyone any real harm, besides consumables everything he had stolen would have been insured anyway. It's a bummer he gave himself up.

[@LostLeftyLimb]

Yup. Minus maybe the cash he stole, he pretty much was harming the insurance companies.

[@estrellaestrella2993]

Yes I cannot believe this kid was not furgived ness let him freeeeeee

[@captainedc]

What about the planes he stole and destroyed

[@Yamchasbestfr]

@@captainedc he was just a kid dude

[@Champahippie]

@@captainedcinsurance covers it

[@bobvila6706]

I don't care what anyone says. This man is a legend. He taught himself, avionics, maritime, and survival skills and tactics that most military don't teach. Yeah he stole, but never killed or hurt anyone.

[@help_me_get_a_play_button]

Well he hurt the cops feelings with pure embarrassment

[@bobvila6706]

@@help_me_get_a_play_button Because deep down every cop has a dream of being some super ninja, Chuck Norris badass... but instead they just end up doing donut patrol, and regular crackhead arrests.

[@jinov191]

I'm sure you would have been thrilled to have that pos enter your home and steal whatever he could find then take your car. You would probably leave milk and cookies for him with a love note

[@bobvila6706]

@@jinov191 Yeah honestly if they managed to do it, then they deserve it. Go eat donuts and guard your local mall.

[@sac3958]

@@bobvila6706 Grow up,

[@omarra6781]

This whole documentary has me smiling from ear to ear. I'm not about breaking laws, but I have to admit I was rooting for this kid hard.

[@Nikolaj11]

Me too, the story would have probably been different in feel if he had actually killed, but so long as his crimes were only material it was sort of like Robin Hood.

[@paullaney3339]

ME TOO! HE'S AN AWESOME SOUL WITH A BEAUTIFUL MIND! SO RIDICULOUSLY INTELLIGENT!!!

[@marklittler784]

Yeah never put all your eggs in one basket, buy cheap stuff you can afford to loose or insure it, keep copies of photos and back up your computer well hide things you treasure, then your never crying or deeply affected.

[@-danR]

When he gets out, he'll be an aeronautical engineer. But it wouldn't surprise me if he hijacked a SpaceX Starship and holed up in a lava tube on Mars.

[@amarrevolver4452]

The kid is a couple of years far from killing somebody.. plus i assume that you never had your business or home robbed

[@stoleurmoney]

Man, whoever did the animation for this, knocked it out of the park. Presentation and music were great too. Cool story. Wonder what the future holds for the barefoot bandit.

[@ShaitanADG]

motivational speaker...

[@oldbatwit5102]

Years of soft prison shoes.

[@ShaitanADG]

@@oldbatwit5102 soft? what prison has soft shoes?

[@FatheredPuma81]

Too bad some guy half assed the audio though :\.

[@oldbatwit5102]

@@ShaitanADG I've spent some time looking into American prison shoes. I went on prison sites, jail sites, regulation sites and prison uniform supplier sites. Almost all the footwear supplied to prisoner is soft. So..... when you ask what prison has soft shoes I have to answer pretty much all of them. Hope this helps.

[@dev_724]

Not very often someone like this lives to tell the tale. Nothing but respect for this guy. Living legend!

[@svrider2006s]

I love the fact he went back and took his pup from the authorities

[@Nantosuelta]

and gave money to an animal shelter.

[@svrider2006s]

THOTH yes that as well. Of all ways to lead the feds on he helped he dogs too. So yeah big ups to this fella

[@evanoneill619]

That's gangster ! Someone who loves his dog like that doesn't strike me as a dangerous person

[@pratsha07]

Hes barefoot john wick , these guys are lucky they didnt harmned his doggi or they be .....

[@ianbishop9443]

john wick

[@andrewrobertson3894]

He never hurt anyone, just loved freedom and his doggo. Salute.

[@robbobbrah8953]

Stealing people's livelihood aint cool. I'm a former infantryman and a huge outdoorsman, I like this kid a lot and he could make for one of the finest warriors America has ever seen. But taking advantage of other people? Selfish warriors are useless...

[@andrewrobertson3894]

@@robbobbrah8953 True, sir. However, he wasn't in boot camp, he was just a delinquent teen from a messed up family. His father was a dead beat and according to one of the women in this doc, his mother emotionally abused him ...so he bugged out. Don't get me wrong, I agree with you but I just don't think this gifted kid ever got the chance to have those sort of morals drilled into him. It's a shame though.

[@robbobbrah8953]

@richardhalo 1% of the US population serves. 1% of THAT 1% are infantrymen, our country's warriors. Not everyone has the balls to be a warrior, nor do they have any sense of adrenaline control. Thats why so many cops light up people, they havent controlled their fear. This kid has all those qualities; the devil always recognizes his own.

[@davidquinn7822]

@@robbobbrah8953 the ultimate warrior was cool

[@kimchi2780]

He didn't hurt anyone? He stole money from people who are just average everyday people. If someone stole my laptop and my savings it would destroy me financially.

[@infinite3995]

Most fascinating 'crime' story I've never heard if before. A non-violent outlaw!

[@senpai4202]

Get that race card out of here please^

[@santapm4042]

@@senpai4202 Yap it is applicable here...that guy is not a saint.

[@wafflezyup5089]

Santa PM it’s a cool story stop being THAT guy

[@santapm4042]

@@wafflezyup5089 That's WHOLE point here...if it is a White kid it is considered as a cool story, make a documentary, and make him a legend. No other race kids has that privilege..can you honestly tell that kid would have survived the first two police encounters.

[@Mr81bryan1]

Santa PM how does this have to be about racism. Get your race baiting,race card playing, racist remarks and accusations out of a place where there isn’t any. dumbass! Typical...

[@Spinozin]

Hollywood can't make a better film than this one. Long live The Barefoot Kid

[@sychocfj]

That old lady that fed him a sandwich free of charge and said she didn't want him to be caught brought me to tears. God bless her.

[@ketaminechimp9395]

It’s his mom

[@sychocfj]

@@ketaminechimp9395 ummmm no. Wtf his mom made him breakfast not a sandwich. Are you that dumb?

[@hollyarmstrong9678]

@@ketaminechimp9395 no, that lady made him a sandwich and let him use the internet free of charge, his mum made him Breky

[@ketaminechimp9395]

@@sychocfj tbh I forgot about that lady

[@ketaminechimp9395]

@@hollyarmstrong9678 I forgot about her

[@sammcclintock9092]

He real for stealing his dog back

[@cjwildin6598]

Legend has it the dog is still on the run

[@sammcclintock9092]

and breaking into dog homes for there food and toys

[@rock_stocks_on_the_blocks]

the real john wick.

[@neverbrokeagain3866]

Kid made the word legend modest real talk

[@deyshaunhall6021]

Facts

[@KanHyunmin]

Lesson learned? if you want to become a criminal, do it so good that once you get caught your story is worth enough to make up for it.

[@priscillaadomabadu2154]

Dead lol

[@80brax04]

@* AnimalHeadSpirit * he was a kid,why stay under the radar when he wanted to make a name for himself...which he did. He had a mission and he accomplished it. I followed this story when it happened and rooted for him to keep going.The definition of manifest destiny.He wanted something and he took it. The fact that he didn't hurt anyone made me like him even more.

[@bradtolch]

And make sure nobody gets harmed!

[@P4NxC4K3]

Legend

[@jonahwilliams9]

Imagine shooting at a man that shows no threat

[@jojomartin2679]

I have watched this a few times and everytime I'm in awe of this kid. Even his name has a super hero vibe.

[@hoopslaa5235]

Thank you for exposing who you people are in comments. Youre low brow low frequency losers who e never earned or achieved anything in life. The trauma and ptsd from being robbed and house smashed and generational heirloom items stolen and gone forever from dead parents and such. God you losers in comments are heartless. No, nah, I wasn’t a victim of his or anyone else’s, I’m just a rational human with a conscious. I’m not a scumbag glorifiing these scumbag criminals. Cool story, kid has balls, doesn’t mean I can’t be entertained and also still know he severely traumatized some old people whove lost items from dead grandparents etc. youre a gross human

[@fishstick0071]

It would’ve been the perfect time to commit a crime and blame it on Colton. ‘’Oh no someone broke into the safe at work! Dang you Colton!”

[@thefathomsofforteana6624]

Steven Murphy right?! I bet insurance claims sky rocketed in that neck of the woods

[@kyree816]

Steven Murphy I’m sure someone did

[@donnellvickers6314]

😝LOL

[@BaldMancTwat]

Just rob anything in a black hoodie and go barefoot lmao.

[@nathanialbroadway2719]

lol 😂 good one ☝🏻

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

I love his mom's smirk after saying she'd help her son no matter what.

[@12yearssober]

Nobody has your back like your mom

[@ftmhades481]

@@12yearssober True

[@Nostalgia_Addict]

RIP @@12yearssober

[@runyourpocketsg9811]

@@12yearssober rest in piss Epstein

[@ephantusnjihia2114]

He was a genius he made his ambitions true eluded even the smartest,if controlled he is wonderful and destined for great things.he had visions unknown to him how to achieve but only his way an he achieved some who knows what he didn't but with interventions a good character he portrays.

[@JustVinnyBlues]

This kid must have been in amazing physical condition too. Lots of people are on the "run", but he was literally running a lot; running, climbing and jumping with relative ease. And he walks away from plane wrecks. A relisient character.

[@Origin._.]

The thing that shocks me is he never broke a bone in any of his crashes

[@vuksgitau]

Probably could have been an Olympian

[@tubeysr]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. *An Anti-hero Hero.*

[@davelowets]

Most people ARE in the prime physical shapes of their lives at that age.

[@ishmailadams7239]

That’s what I was thinking he must have had crazy stamina and strength while breaking into a safe

[@autismknights8971]

NEVER Underestimate the power, and Shear INTELLIGENCE of those that society has LEFT BEHIND! ...........,.. Nobody took Colton under their wing and harnessed his intelligence! They OUTCASTED HIM!!! And he made his own story! God Bless Colton! 🙏

[@jimmya4238]

Admire this kid for his guts. Was smart had talent and just made the most out of it. What's great is he loved animals and wasn't at all violent.

[@Crafty_Kritter]

yeah totally, shooting at the cops wasn't violent at all... SMDH SINCE WHEN??????

[@shadow435100]

kid was an idiot smart people don't break the law be cause the law will eventually win

[@grayskindablue]

Unknown It obviously takes intelligence to fuckin teach yourself to fly at sixteen, most people can’t even memorize areas to know them as well as he clearly did. Whether you consider his actions to be stupid isn’t relevant to his intellect. (The law also doesn’t always eventually win... I’d love to see half this much effort put into finding and jailing rapists and violent offenders.)

[@itsalias6581]

Unknown if you think “smart people” don’t break the law then, you yourself are an idiot, it’s people like you who follow the rules that don’t exceed.

[@HD-lu8kv]

Skyler Gray He is very intelligent, but he still stole thousands of dollars from small businesses, and stole food etc, not to mention the 4 planes 😂, still impressive though.

[@kilroywuzhere6864]

Most incredible story I’ve ever heard. He lived more in three years than I have in 30.

[@cringer8107]

the first time i saw this i was thinking exactly the same ! real legend

[@nickhill8612]

@@cringer8107 Haha I know right.

[@OlivetheDoge]

I need a movie based on the kids life...

[@Tahitidutch]

Well he is not really living well in prison so I would not recommend doing what he did

[@AllTheCloudsArePink]

I hope he has 100000 children

[@handoverthejewgoldkyle3321]

Imagine how many times he stubbed his toe

[@christianmolina4895]

🤦‍♂️😂

[@codysanford7894]

I know right or went through a goat head patch lmao

[@stevenscummy1458]

That man has the most callous feet on the planet

[@Yoyoyoyoasshole]

He probably has no more toe nails.

[@simennilsen5457]

@@Yoyoyoyoasshole you my friend are dumb

[@SeanMurphy00]

How he managed to squeeze into a two man Cessna with balls that size is truly amazing.

[@waynemyers2469]

Great comment!

[@henriklindahl6919]

[@M.W.777]

Amen lol

[@aquarianknight]

Dude has lived amore interesting & full life adventure in 2 years than most of us our whole lives. The canadian guys God bless you thats the true spirit of humanity

[@peterpana3176]

He wasn't living, he was running and hiding.

[@aquarianknight]

Peter Pana Living means different things to different people, and your opinion is not their reality, your life is not a template for others

[@peterpana3176]

@@aquarianknight the reality & fact of his life was running and hiding. My opinion has nothing to do with it.

[@aquarianknight]

Peter Pana for the last time buddy, Your idea of what living is is not anybody’s reality!!, its Yours! What you think is bad others think is great, its jus how diversity works. His life is his like it hate it it doesn’t change a thing! Under a microscope ur life will disgust others too but then agn who’s life is it urs or theirs. Live n let live

[@dulcedeleche000]

nik itachi stealing someone’s else hard earned money is living a lavish life for you

[@JoeyThrax]

This guy gave “catch me if you can” a whole new meaning. He was ten steps ahead bare foot.

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

Pls don't tell no shoes. As it's better to blend in to your environment no cheesy sweaty feet

[@marcuslarwa9098]

CHI TOvvN I don’t know about that, dude was younger and became a doctor and lawyer. Also stole millions of dollars. I think I’d rather be the catch me if u can day. Frank something was his name. He actually lived a pretty sick lifestyle for 3 plus years flying all over the world. But both stories are amazing that’s for sure

[@captization]

To do I will no be serious I don't think we need more of an old one

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

@scott michaels thank you but pls don't tell everyone, which is code 4 Joe 90,reboot s waves 7 g

[@butterfacepilot]

The kid sells his story, pays back everyone he stole from and then studies to become an aeronautical engineer whilst all being humble. Dayumn, what a guy.

[@guyinaroom7771]

It's so perfect evberything was equalled out in the end and created such an amazing true story and entertained hundreds of millions of people

[@BIONDIEST]

Hmmmmm got me thinking now. Steal and pay it back before they realize . Like covid assistance Faud and the stock market.

[@butterfacepilot]

@@BIONDIEST Theres plenty of that happening lol

[@guyinaroom7771]

@Ivan lmfao, it's still evening out just way later, basically like a loan with 0% interest

[@carsonottocullen1542]

@@guyinaroom7771 I mean it’s debatable, cause what if you steal 10k from me, but maybe I o to have 11k to my name, so the damage that it could cause to my life, maybe I can’t pay my bills and get evicted and can’t feed my children so they get taken away... but then you pay back the 10k... well okay cool, but there’s already been irreparable damage done...

[@LostLeftyLimb]

Colton us a legend and a hero. I will never get tired of his story.

[@DukeSilverRS]

A hero how? You look up to thieves? Make you a POS

[@PoohhNani]

Ive never rooted for a thief like this before lol

[@Briselance]

You've never been robbed before.

[@greenbeans12]

@@Briselance true, but this is really am antihero case. the reason people root for him is because he shows humanity and personality. plus, he didn't kill anybody which is impressive and good. honestly I root for him too. he was super smart and he knew what he was doing

[@Veahp]

Have you not ever watched "How I almost got away"? People always root for the escape even though we all know they were caught.

[@barrymantz6026]

@@Veahp A good thief stops before he gets caught!

[@lilkandy7042]

@@barrymantz6026 stfu 😂

[@larrymcjones]

Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this guy until now

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

Me too. unbelievable story

[@jester4886]

U must be young because this story was huge at the time

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Larrymcjones it was all over the News!!!!

[@briangriffin5359]

Yeah! The barefoot bandit. I remember hearing about it at the time when he was stealing planes. I thought it was hilarious.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Brian Griffin That episode you ate shrooms and cut off your ear to prevent world war 3 was hilarious!

[@sweettea7484]

I felt like I was watching a movie and I enjoyed it thanks for uploading this

[@CampbellTon252]

Solar Phoenix no problem

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

No problem? For what? You're actually taking credit for putting this documentary together

[@thcya6046]

@@BUSTRCHERRI im sure your a real fun dude

[@fartmerchant762]

Yeah it was a pretty fun video for me to make all by myself, pretty easy for someone of my skill. People say im the best editor around... I don't blame them

[@saintpanic8060]

Me too

[@designercreep7823]

Lmfao Harley is ao proud and beaming with joy when he talks about Colton 😂😂😂

[@81eagle]

Finally a true crime story without a body count.

[@overheat4905]

Body counts are juicier

[@SnappyTTV]

@@overheat4905 unfortunately I agree...

[@jusfun1]

I know right!!!

[@derekroark3858]

Do yourself a favor and check out the history of Eleuthera, the island where he crash landed. Its name literally means "free" in Ancient Greek and was settled by people escaping persecution. That coincidence is unbelievable.

[@NietrTM]

seeming as he always stole phones and laptops and peeped the internet when he could, wonder if he knew that. i mean, he deliberately set out for just the right plane to make it to the island so he had to coordinate it and looked at info about it online lol i doubt he knew it beforehand but i wonder if he found it in the process

[@kimchi2780]

@@NietrTM Bahamas is the closest country in range of his fuel window.

[@b.rizzle4102]

Wow what an unbelievable coincidence. Everyone is floored by it. Do more research and tell us what other places mean. I stayed at an island and the name means broccoli. Coincidentally I ate broccoli a week earlier, go figure

[@derekroark3858]

@@b.rizzle4102 AMAZING!!! MIND BLOWN!!!!!11 Please tell us more

[@b.rizzle4102]

@@derekroark3858 trying to out do my sarcasm with exclamation point sarcasm is embarrassing. Do better

[@RGVNC]

That's the kind of guy you want on your Zombie Apocalypse team.

[@immortalpriapus6567]

He's to fast for everybody else

[@robbobbrah8953]

Ha, to leave you behind while you get eaten to death? You'd just slow him down.

[@Vonfranbon]

Colt is the type of person to see a base spots 30 people guarding then another 30 inside go in let zombies in for a distraction then swoop in steal food and guns and supplies and get away without any of them knowing

[@uzidore]

Yes! Finally 500th like And yes good team

[@joshdudeguy2830]

The people shooting this comment down obviously don't remember Glen from the Walking Dead. You need a fast guy who can get in and out. And any guy who goes back for his dog is the kind of guy I'd trust on my team.

[@bigbear9775]

I could live 100 years and won’t live a quarter of his life. He really is a folk hero.

[@kuhleal]

Oh man Colton is gonna have _THE BEST_ stories to tell his kids, and then his grand kids!

[@leopeomeoo2560]

@Jalinco TV good story tho

[@jenmb2679]

@Jalinco TV the comment was about stories,not role model stfu

[@parentsbasement7734]

Can hear it now, you did what for how long grandpa?

[@reversehappy9210]

Adding in the animation helped alot with the visualization instead of pictures.

[@cozza819]

All the animation was wayyy over the top though

[@ginoperez4483]

The animations remind me of adventure bros animation lol

[@omegaman6193]

This kid was neglected by his parents growing up. His parents both had addictions and he began living in the wild at 7. Kid had to do what he had to do to survive and then realized how easy it was. The system failed him.

[@tiffanijordan45]

Amen to that!!

[@RunninQHsRock]

I heard that neighbors called social services and they did nothing.

[@gerardjones7881]

The system is not responsible for anyone, there is no such system unless you want communism.

[@omegaman6193]

Gerard Jones social services and child welfare is responsible for the welfare of children. They’re paid to take care of the children who need help in the country.

[@Superfandangoo]

@@gerardjones7881 Where do you come from Syria?

[@MM5150LA]

Brilliant this is the first time in 13 years that I had a grin on my face because in my life there’s nothing funny, and I owe it all to that young man Colton Harris that’s a fine young man he is, and I pray he has a long wonderful happy life and god bless his mama, COLTON HARRIS A LIVING LEGEND MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO COLTON AND HIS MAMA

[@tuckerking7085]

Love how homie stole his dog back lmao

[@Fuego14k]

tucker king man stole planes too 😂😂

[@jesusruiz3497]

He a real one for that lol

[@lemonham8417]

John Wick would be proud

[@checktheplaylist101]

This dude is a legend and should be remembered as someone who stood up to the system lasting longer than most!

[@checktheplaylist101]

@T.J. Mccowan Glad to hear it brother!

[@JanesDough855]

Sooooooooo many of our politicians are 1000 times worse than Colton, and they are walking free. I really wish him the Very Best in Life!

[@KANG-lp3zy]

Janes Dough He’s a millionaire right now so, he did get a good life.

[@charliemike13]

Sperglord really?

[@KANG-lp3zy]

matt henderson Search his name up.

[@johnpatillo5203]

Me too go against the grain

[@checktheplaylist101]

but they work for ZOG so they stay free

[@silkyjay869]

The dog factor is amazing. Gives a glimpse into his heart, regardless.

[@chris5329]

This is probably the best documentary I've seen on any topic, with the mix of animation and video.👍

[@KarlaO711]

Yes agreed. I loved how they animated all the people :D

[@truthlogiclove]

It reminds me of the 30 for 30 "You Don't Know Bo" (About Bo Jackson). I know Im just an online guy, but if you havent seen it and you are a fan of this feel, I bet you "You Dont Know Bo" will be worth your time. The idea was to make if feel a bit like a comic book. You can clearly see the comic book story here while the real story is told if you look at it right. This documentary is UNBELIEVABLE... every once in a while you come across a channel where you can't wait to see the rest of the content- even fewer feature production like this for well over an hour. Well done by the creators. Well done.

[@lifelessons398]

This level of freedom and skills are exactly what resides in every growing boy but crushed by the modern society and school system......

[@jupiter12ent]

..or if you're black you're whole life is ended by police if so

[@rorimvp1729]

@@jupiter12ent how does that have anything to do with this?

[@jupiter12ent]

@@rorimvp1729 alot of ways...

[@smurfenburg]

Yes I agree, a government is an unjust hierarchy that ruins the full *equal* potential of humanity

[@jupiter12ent]

@Clever KZbin name congratulation...now take a pain pill. . you'd be lying if you said what i said was false

[@evanbranham4319]

We need this kid to storm Area 51 with us

[@OlongJ77]

Jokes on you. He’s actually in Area 51

[@nigarofigaro7813]

😂😂😂😂😂made my day bro

[@success_storm]

Evan Branham omg you’re right 💀

[@realnoice6947]

LOL FACTS

[@prodKam]

@@leeroyc4148 r/woosh

[@Brian-eq4dt]

Gives him a ride, smokes him a J, and even packs him a bagged lunch and a few bucks, classic Canadians lol

[@meganhoward8820]

🇨🇦 yess

[@lorimaloney2368]

Eh lol

[@mehhhhhhhhhhh]

thats why crime rates in canada are much lower that americas lol

[@chaoselemental6759]

Fuckin eh🤘🇨🇦

[@bobbywright8431]

Cool Canadians! Right on...

[@pnwadventurer9674]

You know what I really find fascinating about this, is that I think everyone wants to go on a rogue adventure like this, even if it’s a little part of them that wants to, how powerful it would feel to be on the run and know people are chasing you!!!

[@ChessKingsTV777]

That would be fun only if you're really intelligent, otherwise you will suffer and get caught in no time.

[@xxblackgeishaxx]

The cartoon bits had me rolling when he flicked them off and ran 😂😂😂

[@Steef_Lee]

That was tight lol

[@mickc.5889]

He didnt ` FLICK ` them off..... It`s` FLIPPED` them off ... You must be a child cause no adult would make this mistake .. !!

[@Steef_Lee]

Mick C. - you must be white

[@xxblackgeishaxx]

Mick C. Simple error. However, You forgot the apostrophe before the word “cause.” ....... it’s ‘cause. I mean, I can be petty too. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@klunastorm9362]

The Art-Style used for the Animated bits is Amazing!

[@Jaxon1127]

This is one of the best put together Documentaries I’ve seen.

[@hewho7146]

u should see this one, smash and grab story of the pink panthers

[@LGRW313]

You might as well type “I don’t watch many documentaries”.

[@stee8345]

@@LGRW313 lol, EXACTLY!

[@moseslaws2828]

#300th

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

O yes

[@yourhomez]

Bruh the animation on this is so good, adds to the story!!

[@CatDidWhat]

I wasn't expecting this fire.

[@graemeshepherd7510]

The animation to this does add value (for real) love this guy❤️❤️😂💯💯

[@aussielady7539]

Spot on Bro

[@radarwill]

What a great job Colt's mother did raising this kid!!!!

[@ElaineQueen]

😂😂😂😂the mom didn't raised him..he had to figure this out all by himself

[@churichurinfunflais5269]

​@@ElaineQueenexactly

[@Adam-hi9dh]

She shredded them hashbrowns herself

[@kathypichey4306]

Not hardly

[@NachoMaMa16]

@@Adam-hi9dh 🤣🤣

[@jacoba6269]

mother: he is safe and I am happy and I love him and I miss him ... pure mother’s love .

[@chrishoppmann3605]

Surprised he was always able to run that fast with constantly having to drag around his massive steel balls.

[@felixfox5806]

Dam right and you know it

[@TheBubblephobia]

He went and got his dog back... He's got my heart.

[@memesupreme5502]

@F. Friedrich Kling you can contact him via twitter @realcoltonx is his account

[@TheBubblephobia]

@F. Friedrich Kling I actually am a police officer and his story really spoke to me. As an Officer I would find him infuriating, he is very intelligent. It's like my dad says: If criminals were smart they would never get prosecuted. However as a person, I can't deny he is inspiring. Even if he was on the wrong side of the law, the fact he went back for his dog speaks to me deeply.

[@papaown]

It cracks me up with how the Bahamians in all military attire paraded him like they caught a Mexican cartel leader when he literally went up to people saying "I'm the bandit, you can get a reward, let's have some fun". The kid was starving in a country he'd never been to, they didn't catch him, they played a game of hide and seek with a guy fed up with running LOL

[@brianbks02]

“He’s my son, if he’s hungry I’m gonna feed him.” What an amazing mother 😂

[@AZ-kr6ff]

Really? Feeding your kid is pretty basic mothering, don't you think?

[@AZ-kr6ff]

@Blaze Is Hyped That's your standard?

[@michiko0rlya968]

@@AZ-kr6ff Think about the situation. Of course it's a mother's number 1 must do to feed their kid but Colt was a fugitive and on the run

[@AZ-kr6ff]

@@michiko0rlya968 Right.

[@magster41]

@@michiko0rlya968 He deserved a hot plate for the shier dim luck

[@JacketCK]

This kid was literally living his own movie and dreams, that is something not alot of people achieve

[@ijustpostedth1s724]

At the expense of hard working people who contribute to society. Maybe those planes that he STOLE and then CRASHED were someone's dream. This kid took what he did not earn nor was there a fair trade for what he took. All he learned how to do was subtract from others.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

I Just Posted Th1s people who can afford planes have insurance.

[@ijustpostedth1s724]

@@marcuslarwa9098 Not all the time. Many aircraft dont have insurance because the owners want the airplane as a status symbol but cannot actually afford to make payments on the plane, storage, fuel and yearly REQUIRED maintenance. Also, the insurance companies will fight the owners tooth and nail to NOT payout claims as that is not a sustainable business model. Insurance companies don't remain solvent by paying out to the policyholders so they will use any reason to stiff the owners.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

I Just Posted Th1s dude wtf are u talking about he stole planes from small hangers on vacation islands. Also u can’t fly a plane without insurance it’s not like owning a car. I have to register the plane and u can’t if it isn’t insured. I’d bet 95% of those planes are owned by rich people and the other 5% are probably small business. Nobody owns a plane that can’t afford it u sound real stupid. So insurance companies aren’t going to pay? The planes were stolen by a fugitive and then crashed why on what grounds could the insurance companies not pay out the claims.

[@ReveReppin]

JacketClanKing I CAN START ACHIEVING THAT RIGHT NOW BROTHER! 🏃🏽‍♂️💨😂

[@Yoyoyoyoasshole]

"I don't care if its harboring or not, I'm gonna feed my kid." Love it

[@quincybrown2564]

Yea, the purest form of love you can get is from your mother, she's an excellent mother

[@boono2912]

His mother is amazing.

[@erikaserika]

His mother was allegedly neglectful and abusive. Not what I would call an amazing mother. I wonder if Colton would have lived that sort of criminal life if it weren't for his parents' failures.

[@gabbye4986]

Quincy Brown she neglected him so yeah no.

[@matthewsmith5109]

He loved my breakfastes

[@JosephJonesboy88]

What an amazing adventure this kid lived more before he was an adult than most of us will ever live!! Absolutely incredible story

[@keithirvine1]

He's my hero, and I'm 75 yrs. old......he knows what living free means...

[@zekedia2223]

Someone’s gotta carry the torch. Whether or not anyone sees the light that torch brings is a whole different matter.

[@Jimmoret50]

Should have drafted this kid into the CIA/Military. He's a born survivor.

[@sourdiesel8344]

He stole to survive.

[@bluenose6795]

@@sourdiesel8344 The Elites are stealing from everybody on the planet.....Lawfully, they set the laws and have the economy wound tight around their greedy fingers! This kid was SURVIVING the only way he knew how to!

[@demarcus2795]

Anyone can steal and run from the cops..he just used his head unlike most who run

[@sourdiesel8344]

@@bluenose6795 that's just how life works ya wombat. This kid survived by stealing off good people.

[@notectrl]

I don't think he would like that

[@star-qg2om]

Hollywood needs to make a movie for this story. 👣

[@Factcheckalex]

Nah they will totally screw it up and make there own story to make it more exciting

[@devonwonnacott2562]

Watch the movie catch me if you can starting Leonardo DiCaprio similar but different

[@Factcheckalex]

@@devonwonnacott2562 will do

[@success_storm]

alex kublitskiy this is pretty exciting on its own 😂

[@Factcheckalex]

@@success_storm it is.

[@alexandershaw7033]

He may have been a criminal...but at the same time...what an amazing young man. I hope he finds success as an engineer.

[@TheSimplyMeLou]

The nicest part of his story is that he was never violent in whatsoever situation. He didn't physically hurt anyone, except for causing property damages. It shows he was intelligent, he didn't need to resort to violence to get his way.

[@paullaney3339]

EXACTLY! HES A VERY INTELLIGENT KID

[@smokieandenzo]

1:00:43 🤣 🤣 🤣 I want this song hehe lol

[@Ellen-hs7zb]

He's lucky situations didn't go south.

[@siggyretburns7523]

Yeah. So cool that he didnt hurt anyone. I sure wish he would steal everything I busted my butt trying to earn. That would be nice.

[@davelowets]

@@siggyretburns7523 That's about the most foolish comment I've EVER read on KZbin. Congratulations... 😒

[@Vez-r5v]

One of the most Interesting crime documentary I watched

[@devodavis6454]

It really is. I enjoyed the animated parts a lot! I liked the hippies with guitars and their story about giving him a ride, too. 🤘😎

[@Vez-r5v]

@@Lonerd 🤙

[@musingsandmore8630]

Yes, and I have watched hundreds. And this is the only criminal I can say I've ever considered to be worthy of being admired. It's astounding he managed to not only fly these planes but navigate from the air. Not to mention safely -- walk away from -- a crash landing not just once but multiple times!

[@RandomUser211]

I’ve*

[@musingsandmore8630]

@Rasmus Tens of what, specifically are you assuming as regards myself and my background as an investigator?????

[@Charzilian]

One of his friends was like "you want to play GTA?" And he was like "nahh Imma do all that IRL"

[@Meganthamac]

Bacon Sizzle right

[@birdsandbirdys]

Lmao this got me laughing

[@gladysruthmicael8533]

I am a law abiding citizen, but the first time I heard the kid's story, I just can't stop laughing.The kid's really smart , flew planes with no prior training except his experience on playing video games.

[@winnerjoseyt5737]

Best one hour and 17 minutes of my life spent

[@luiscoronado5232]

WINNERJOSE YT honestly lmfao

[@fazla2877]

WINNERJOSE YT facts

[@KoltiraMemeweaver]

Same

[@handlotion8244]

OMG this was 1 hour and 17 minutes??? It felt like 30

[@ace9911_]

Yup. It only felt like 15 minutes.

[@NoNameStudiosss]

I consider this guy as a hero. Even though he was a criminal, he was still an amazing guy. He had a heart. He didn't harm anybody. He helped animals. He is still better than 95% of humanity.

[@davo1863]

For real.....!

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

Yea, yea he didn't or did he put a foot wrong g. No one perfect yet

[@wh0586]

the fact he sold his story for 1.4million and then gave the money to those he stole from says a lot

[@bluemountaindrivepae]

He was a common bandit.

[@myguykaikai9215]

Khaled Ullah ......95% of humanity? Are you high or just very bad at math?

[@bobyu9785]

"he is now studying to become an aeronautical engineer." *uh oh*

[@victorrdz7312]

Rlly

[@arctic1733]

NASA: breathes “don’t”

[@Knossos6969]

Oh no..

[@elvatosquatcho]

E lon musk better hire him

[@Draptagoog]

this kid had the whole bottle of Flintstones vitamins

[@dynamagonunfiltered]

Ha

[@blooky102]

the funny thing is he did actually steal lots of vitamin tablets

[@mountainguru529]

This kid is amazing ! He deserves a featured Hollywood funded full length film .

[@mountainguru529]

@Lexine Bate Thank you !

[@kingpin20042003]

Hopefully it will be announced soon

[@oldbatwit5102]

@campbellscollision He won't receive a dime. That has been ordered to go to his many victims.

[@mylifeismylife5056]

nah, the industry will ruin this legend, if they made a movie about him in this generation that'd be disrespectful

[@youtubesipixco6893]

Lexine Bate more like “cant touch this”

[@omhcam1792]

The mother had me dead she said if I can give him a Christmas present I would give him a bulletproof vest 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dr.chimrichalds6155]

All she wants for Christmas are her eyebrows back. Kid probably stole those too.

[@drakenpage777]

@@dr.chimrichalds6155 lol

[@mickeybigbuds]

@@dr.chimrichalds6155 lmao your comment really made me laugh.Any thing that s not nailed down lol.

[@toyiadecorcreations]

😂😂😂😂

[@shadowsun649]

Taught himself to fly Barefoot is folklore legendary stuff

[@kennethpetovic4271]

NOW WHO IS GONNA STEAL YOUR CAR AND BRING IT BACK CLEANED WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS.

[@ackmino]

Yeah but he wasn't so gentle on the aircraft landings...

[@LunchBXcrue]

@@ackmino ehhhh that's what insurance is for ;)

[@shokwan333]

@@LunchBXcrue this had got me weak 😭😭💀

[@sabeetasaroay8221]

@@LunchBXcrue Lol but our premium goes up with every claim made .which sucks but you have a point as well.

[@tannerrich241]

Isaac Quinones think u missed the point,, this man does what he wants when he want😂

[@michaelhatchcpa]

He should become an instructor for the special forces on how to evade capture.

[@hemppants808]

i read that he asked for an early release from probation to become a motivational speaker

[@shannonnunn]

Modern day self taught Spartan.

[@jeffsmith-vs5dv]

@michael hatch agreed

[@vunuxbuku5212]

Would be a great idea if thw special forces wasn't the onea.capturing and killing ppl

[@TheMattc999]

Michael Hatch was thinking the same thing.

[@jayjohnson7827]

Imagine if he had military special forces training.

[@masterkazadi5791]

Jay Johnson so cool

[@NoNewfriendss]

Government should have hired them. In China and Russia if they catch really good hackers, they hire them, they don't jail them. It would seem this kid has all the skills to be a spy.

[@potatoplays9916]

@7Ahilles that's fake money not hacking and USA locks them up the russian government gets in contact with them and hires them

[@scottbinns318]

Seriously. The dude should be a SEAL.

[@castlehill6717]

7Ahilles It seems like the guy just really wants a reason to hate the US, no matter how justified, unjust or otherwise. A great example of Confirmation Bias or “Cherry Picking”.

[@baneblanca]

What a beautiful story I enjoyed every minute of this story a true legend.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joshuawilson7629]

"all criminals are ba-" >barefoot bandit steals back his beloved dog "99% of criminals are bad"

[@patrickpatman3653]

Joshua Wilson what ever did happen to his dog ? 🤔

[@TheTiesThatBind88]

@Squidward Tortellini must be our superior intellect that allows critical thinking

[@RandomChristianMusings]

@Squidward Tortellini racist P.O.S.

[@RandomChristianMusings]

@@jaimesolis8362 AGREED!

[@brettboles7006]

This kid didn’t “crash” the planes... he landed them as best he could do and clearly he did a damn good job.....

[@sunshine3914]

Really all I remember about him is the aircraft pilot who lived next door to us was in awe.

[@nickhill8612]

@@RaveSceneTribute Hey that could be true.

[@i_omac8614]

Yea can’t really use a landing strip when you’re a fugitive with no contacts

[@c.s.allsman9301]

Any landing you can walk away from is a good one.

[@zerohours.]

The fact he was able to teach himself and not die in the process shows that he could have a bright future with the right circumstance. I hope he makes it some day.

[@jaylew889]

Gotta love the cartoon of him turning around and flicking off the cops

[@Kevjohno]

Brilliant that the sound of barefoot running and thst rucksack

[@mr.greenjeans8323]

I loved how he fell out of the plane when he crashed it the second plane he crashed

[@emmiem6159]

*flipping ... you flip the bird. Not flick it.

[@emmiem6159]

@jerry s thank you. My god. Lol this is one of my most triggering pet peeves.

[@emmiem6159]

@jerry s hey, at least you try. I stopped trying and I've just disassociated and read comments only for the philosophical reasons. Haha

[@walkie1985]

I echo everyone’s thoughts about him but… I really wanna give some respect to the people that made this documentary. It’s incredibly well done and captivating. I never sub on the first date, I gotta give the channel a chance before they overrun my algorithm, but this was an instant sub.

[@rickybrown7687]

Are you serious? They made a documentary about a lowlife thief. They put some cool music with it and now it’s all good? Shame on you!

[@jdnnddjd3948]

​@@rickybrown7687You sound like an old man going through a midlife crisis. Thats a bit speculative but i'm certain your 40+

[@JuarezDerrick]

​@@rickybrown7687cry about it why don't you. This was a long time ago and the guy is out now with his pilot license and is an attorney at a big law firm.

[@anthonyfarley4990]

@@rickybrown7687 wow someone is a haattterrrr

[@rubenmontoya5933]

He had an incredible adventure for 2 years. Out smarted police, and FBI, trained himself to fly a plane and stole his dog back. I liked that part. This was a well put together documentary.

[@blackridge1491]

The gear shifting has me dying. Repeatedly putting it in 2nd to go 100mph.

[@pharenzix]

I believe they were mimicking a downshift to increase rpms and control in a drift.

[@kainfowler3686]

@@pharenzix the first time though that was hilarious

[@zoidberg1201]

The mclaren mercedes slr is an automatic too.

[@daveycrocket6277]

Blackridge an 86 lx mustang with boss 302 bottom end with with 5 speed will do a little over 100

[@blackthunder7342]

Mercs arnt gated either

[@Matthew_Atacador]

Colton could be the only person capable of entering Area 51, steal technology/alien pet, no Naruto run and escape unscathed

[@047Kenny]

It's My Life unscathed* but we get it :)

[@ChromaticFlare]

Tru dat

[@deafmusician2]

He wouldn't even get close. They don't play there.

[@ceeglizzy5809]

Bring him wit y'all wen ya go

[@thatoneweeb4452]

Yes!!!! Omg

[@All5AJz]

Survival is deeply in the spirit of people whom deal with abuse all their lives. He is proof you can tie us down forever.

[@cjmustang126]

I loved his mom “giving him a bulletproof vest ” 😭😭😭there you go mama; that is deep love “RESPECT MAMA” 👏👏👏👏

[@backupyoutube8851]

Possibly one of youtube's greatest recommends for me personally.

[@Sai.Divine]

Here’s the latest update on Colton: In May 2019 he asked his judge to release her from probation four months early. In 2010 he was sentenced to seven years and got off on probation, however he wanted to be released to become a motivational speaker. He does not like his nickname “barefoot bandit” he wants to leave his past behind and move forward with his life very quickly. He paid off most of his debts because of Fox buying his story. He has about 97,000 left to pay off but I’m pretty sure when he gets released he’ll be ready to make so much money the correct way. He says he doesn’t see his past as a waste of time however the jail time did change his mentality to become an even harder worker and not to waste anymore time in the future.

[@jw801]

damn

[@jw801]

"you already know"

[@Sai.Divine]

Also the judge denied his early release

[@PeterJavi]

Of course it wasn't a waste of time. The kid is better at urban survival than probably anyone out there.

[@first--class]

detective : did we get any prints ? deputy : no finger prints, but we got a couple of toe prints

[@peacenluv80]

Not that I agree with criminal activity...but this kid is badass. No one got hurt right? I think he just needed a hug.

[@SIC66SIC66]

I understand you never had your house broken into?

[@TheOneAndOnlyOuuo]

@@SIC66SIC66 I understand you're such an entitled

[@SIC66SIC66]

@@TheOneAndOnlyOuuo Look daddy, there is that angry homeless guy again.

[@carkid7640]

ouuo P lmao wtf

[@krystalroxX7]

Groupie

[@marcussmith5383]

who else was genuinely upset when they got him? Be honest

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

He practically turned himself in. The reason he ended up there was just to show all the searchers back home tbeybdidnt have a chance. That spot he chose to grassland his last plane was the furthest point he could choose from where he lived. There were no forests in the Bahamas to hide in anymore. No more airports to grab another plane. He was literally at the end of the line. At any other time this he run up to people and tell them who he was so he could be chased? No. Just the Bahamas because he wanted to be caught in one last chase. There's no where to hide in the Bahamas.

[@augustinetirop565]

I was, very disappointed

[@ludaheracles7201]

Of course

[@sugaredwards6207]

Marcus Smith Anyone with a human heart!

[@Euer_Hochwuergen]

@@sugaredwards6207 :) 🖖

[@baller128k]

this was one of the best docs ive watched on youtube, and trust me ive watched alot.. this was so well put together

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

I thoroughly enjoyed it as well and I'm a documentary buff myself. Even the semi cheesy animated parts were alright.

[@kyree816]

TattedBoi I like how they animated it so we don’t have to watch some people talking for a hour

[@malikaivillatte9065]

TattedBoi ong

[@BUSTRCHERRI]

I've watched other documentaries on this same kid and I really wish they had of included the down time he had where he headed to Vegas for 5 months and became a black jack dealer. It would been a great switch up for the show for sure. So unexpected and against the normal MO that he had going on. Thats the time when people thought maybe he was dead. He wasn't always in barefoot apparently. Lol

[@kushhunter6106]

TattedBoi ur well put together

[@eldredjilg5298]

This is by far, the greatest documentary I have ever seen!!!

[@T0M_X]

He protec He attacc But most importantly He get his dog bacc

[@mr.greenjeans8323]

That was hilarious broke it and got his dog back

[@jpmnky]

They deserved that one. Anyone who'd use someone's dog as collateral damage needs their nuts clipped.

[@garetcrader1575]

The best comment here

[@bradrob2863]

When he did that I looked at my dog right next to me and couldn't help but think ,,,,you'd be screwed fella

[@marwenlynn414]

So basically your saying this guy is John wick