The 1997 documentary , directed by William Gazecki, provides a detailed and highly controversial examination of the 1993 Waco siege. The film challenges the official government narrative regarding the 51-day standoff between federal agents and the Branch Davidian religious sect led by David Koresh. Core Claims and Investigations
: While the FBI initially denied using pyrotechnic devices, the film (and later government admissions) highlighted the use of tear-gas grenades that may have contributed to the fire that consumed the building.
The documentary suggests that the initial Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) raid was a "publicity stunt" intended to rehabilitate the agency's image. It presents several key evidentiary claims: