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Release Year1993
Runtime0h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History, Crime
Votes1
DirectorLinda Thompson
WritersLinda Thompson
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsWaco, the Big Lie
About Waco, the Big Lie
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.
Directed by Linda Thompson, Waco, the Big Lie leans on a strong ensemble — David Koresh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1993.
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