Waco, the Big Lie
Seen it?1993 | 31 min | Documentary, History, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and the curious, this one's for you. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards. Fans of O.J.: Made in America or Girl in the Picture should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 31 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Waco, the Big Lie is a 1993 American documentary film directed by Linda Thompson that presents video-based analysis regarding the Waco siege. The first film made about the Waco siege, Waco, the Big Lie gained significant notoriety when it was viewed during the trial of American domestic terrorist Timothy McVeigh. As part of the defense, McVeigh's lawyers showed Waco, the Big Lie to the jury.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Linda Thompson
- David Koresh