
Four Hours at the Capitol
Directed by Jamie Roberts
Produced by HBO Documentary Films, Amos Pictures
A harrowing, immersive documentary account of a democratic crisis, capturing the chaos and violence of January 6 with sustained tension and moral gravity.
The documentary is an immersive chronicle of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, when thousands of American citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election, many with the intent of disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidency.
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Is Four Hours at the Capitol easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Four Hours at the Capitol scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does Four Hours at the Capitol end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Four Hours at the Capitol violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Four Hours at the Capitol sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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