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Waco: American Apocalypse streaming

2023 Series United States Documentary, Crime Ages 17+

By: Tiller Russell With: Bill Buford, Kathy Schroeder, David Koresh, David Thibodeau, Chris Whitcomb

It showcases what happened in 1993 in Waco, Texas when cult leader David Koresh faced off against the federal government in a 51-day siege.

Filmium rating

70%

Mood

Moving

Reflective

Serious

Cast & Crew

Tiller Russell

David Koresh

Kathy Schroeder

Chris Whitcomb

Bob Ricks

Lee Hancock

Bill Buford

David Thibodeau

Participants Including Fbi Negotiator

Survivors' Stories

Tiller Russell (Director)

Budget

High-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage

Interview-Based

Wiretap Recordings

Narrative Structure

Documentary Series

Multi-Perspective

Pace

Slow-Paced

Runtime

3 X 50-Minute Episodes

Soundtrack

Interview Audio

News Footage

Style

Documentary

Immersive

Raw Footage

Time-Period

1993

Early 1990S

Central Conflict

Armed Confrontation

Government Intervention

Siege

Characters

Branch Davidians

David Koresh

Federal Agents

Ending

Fire Destruction

Tragic Ending

Historical Context

1993

Early 1990S

Key Plot Points

51-Day Standoff

Compound Fire

Deaths Of 86 People

Plot

51-Day Standoff

Federal Vs. Religious Group

Waco Siege

Setting

Compound Siege

Waco, Texas

Shooting Location

Waco, Texas

Theme

Government Failure

Religious Extremism

Tragedy

Genre

Crime

Documentary

History

Audiences

Adults

History Enthusiasts

True Crime Viewers

Titles

Waco: American Apocalypse

Critical Reception

Critic Reviews

Insightful

Spectacle Over Insight

Ratings

3 Out Of 5 Stars

Reception

Critical Analysis

Historical Perspective

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2023

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