Movie·1993·0h 31m

Waco, the Big Lie

Directed By

Linda Thompson

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Themes

propagandafbicultright wing extremismconspiracy theorystandoffreligious cultgovernment conspiracywaco, texasapocalyptic visionwaco siege

Production House

American Justice Federation