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Waco - The Rules of Engagement (1997)

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Director William Gazecki's documentary on 1994's 51-day siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, TX, which ended with the destruction of the compound by fire and the death of 70 members inside, is a strong and compelling piece of journalism that raises reasonable and troubling questions about how the FBI and the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) handled the matter. The film gives a brief history of the Branch Davidian sect and biographical data on David Koresh, their leader at

Dec 9, 2003

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A fascinating piece of American mythology.

March 1, 2004 Comment

I was pretty sure that I had heard everything that I wanted to hear about this 'unfortunate incident', but after watching this documentary, I realized that I was wrong - I want the truth.

May 28, 2003 Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | Comment

If you believe the US government is only looking out for your interests, I defy you to watch this film and not find your viewpoint altered.

May 13, 2003 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
Oz
eFilmCritic.com

it is likely that this documentary will surprise, disturb, and even anger you with the evidence presented ... deserves praise for opening eyes

April 16, 2003 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment
eFilmCritic.com

A superb and very disturbing documentary

November 15, 2002 Comment
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Audience Reviews for Waco - The Rules of Engagement

David Koresh was no doubt a crazy individual who most likely did engage in sex with underage girls, however it is clear that the FBI and the ATF grossly overstepped their bounds and covered-up a massive cluster-fuck that led to the deaths of nearly all the Branch Davidians (many of them innocent children). The film

February 27, 2010
Alec Barniskis

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A horrific look at the Feds' wanton destruction and violation of its own citizen's rights. Intolerance, revenge, deceit, military zealotry and poor management all factor into the events that occurred on those days in 1993. The Davidians believed the apocalypse was inevitable, the ATF; in their shortsighted

September 14, 2009
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Brett Warren

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