Waco: The Rules of Engagement

This documentary delves into one of the most devastating encounters between law enforcement and a religious group in modern history - the Waco siege. Through the effective use of archival footage and recorded conversations, the film examines the series of events leading up to the tragic day of April 19, 1993. It scrutinizes how the FBI's uncompromising approach turned an already dire situation into a catastrophic outcome for both sides involved. The documentary not only sheds light on the Branch Davidian sect but also raises critical questions about law enforcement tactics and their consequences when dealing with such cult-like communities. As it meticulously reconstructs the events of that fateful time, the film offers an in-depth analysis of the underlying tensions and dynamics that ultimately led to the calamity at Waco.