Nearly 30 years ago, an unspeakable tragedy occurred in the heart of America. On February 28, 1993, federal and state authorities besieged a compound in Waco, Texas, belonging to the Branch Davidian, a religious cult led by David Koresh. The siege turned into a 51-day standoff, which came to a dramatic end on April 19 when the FBI launched a tear gas attack to force them out. Instead, the Branch Davidians intentionally started a fire, resulting in the loss of 76 lives.
The tragic story is now getting the Netflix docuseries treatment courtesy of director Tiller Russell, who made the excellent 2021 true crime documentary. Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer. Russell’s powerful new series that reframes Waco’s history with expert commentary and eyewitness testimony is premiering soon on Netflix. But when? And how long is it? Digital Trends has all the information you need on Waco: An American Apocalypse.
When can you watch Waco: American Apocalypse?
you can start looking Waco: American Apocalypse in midnight PT/3:00 am ET on March 22.
How many episodes does Waco: American Apocalypse have?
There will be three episodes. Each episode will last approximately 50 minutes. All episodes will be released at the same time.
What is Waco: American Apocalypse about?
Here’s Netflix’s official plot synopsis: “This immersive, three-part Netflix documentary series is the definitive account of what happened in Waco, Texas, in 1993, when cult leader David Koresh clashed with the federal government. in a bloody 51-day siege. The conflict began with the largest shooting on American soil since the Civil War and ended with a fiery inferno captured live on national television. In between, it captivated viewers around the world, becoming the biggest news in the world.
Launched to coincide with the 30th anniversary of this national tragedy, the series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tiller Russell (night stalker) and features exclusive access to newly discovered videotapes filmed inside the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, as well as raw news footage never released to the American public and FBI recordings.
It is driven by intimate and revealing interviews with people from all sides of the conflict, including one of the spiritual wives of David Koresh, the last child released alive from the compound, a sniper with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, the Chief of the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit, the key journalists covering the story, as well as members of the ATF tactical team who watched their colleagues die in the shootout against members of the religious sect.
Using state-of-the-art visual technology, Waco: American Apocalypse plunges viewers into the multifaceted clash between Branch Davidian and federal police in an epic drama about God and guns in America.”
Is there a trailer for Waco: American Apocalypse that I can check out?
Absolutely! Here it is:
Waco: American Apocalypse will stream on Netflix. How can I subscribe?
Netflix remains one of the dominant forces in the world of streaming, with more than 220 million subscribers. The service includes a library of original programming and well-known classics that cater to all age groups. Netflix is the home of the streaming giants Strange things, Wednesdayand Bridgertonthree of the most watched shows on the service.
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How much does Netflix cost?
Netflix now has four pricing plans after adding an option with ads. The four plans are Basic with ads, Basic, Standard, and Premium. Basic with Ads is $7 per month and can be viewed on one compatible device at a time.
Basic is $10 per month and includes unlimited programming on a compatible device. The standard is also unlimited, costs $15, and can be viewed on two compatible devices at once. The top tier, Premium, also unlimited, costs $20 per month and can be viewed on four compatible devices at once.
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