About Four Hours at the Capitol (HBO)

"Four Hours at the Capitol" is an HBO documentary released in 2021 that provides a compelling look at the January 6 Capitol Building attack in Washington D.C., USA. It involves firsthand accounts from law enforcement officials and never-before-seen footage to take the viewers inside the Capitol during that unprecedented moment in American history, shedding light on the roles of these groups in the shocking events.

Making / Production

The movie was artistically crafted by Jamie Roberts, a BAFTA award-winning director known for several impactful documentaries. The novel approach of combining interviews, body-camera footage, and archived news material helps to build a detailed timeline of the invasion that occurred.

Actors

• Jamie Roberts: Although not an "actor," Director Jamie Roberts plays a crucial role in narrating and assembling the narratives in this story. He illustrates the event without bias, letting the footages and testimonies speak for themselves.
• The Witnesses: The "actors" in this film are real people reliving their experiences. Law enforcement officers, lawmakers, journalists, and members of the Trump campaign share their first-hand accounts, making the audience feel the palpable tension of that day.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary features never seen before body-camera footage from law enforcement officers who were at the forefront of controlling the mob.
• The film does not hold back on showing the raw and brutal nature of the events that took place.
• Through interviews with policemen, the film offers a heart-rending look into the confrontations they faced during those four hours.

Awards

As of this writing, no awards information is available for "Four Hours at the Capitol".

Quotes

• "We weren’t expecting that our fellow Americans would attack us." - Police Officer
• "Democracy was under attack that day." - Anonymous

Music, Soundtrack

• Given its documentary format, there isn't a typical soundtrack that you would find in a feature film. Instead, the sound design supports and enhances the intense atmosphere of the documentary.