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Waco: American Apocalypse

Waco: American Apocalypse

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Waco: American Apocalypse

2023

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.0(87 votes)

Ended

Documentary

Crime

Overview

This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Social & External

Production Companies

Original Productions

The Cut

Tillerman Films

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

David Thibodeau

Self - Branch Davidian

Chris Whitcomb

Self

Lee Hancock

Self - Dallas Morning News Reporter

Bob Ricks

Bob Ricks

Self

Kathy Schroeder

Self - Branch Davidian

David Koresh

David Koresh

Self (Archival Footage/Voice)

Bill Buford

Self - ATF

Creative team

Showrunner: Aaron L. Ginsburg
Jeff Hasler

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