Inside the Capitol Hill Riots

Four Hours at the Capitol

2021 · ★ 7.3

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.

Proud Boys: The Battle for Jan 6th

2023

After a six-week trial, four men have been convicted in the United States in a high-profile case connected to the storming of Capitol Hill in Washington two years ago. The four members of the far-right Proud Boys group were convicted on a charge of seditious conspiracy, defined as a plot to overthrow the government. US Prosecutors have now charged more than 1,000 people with offences in relation to the January 6, 2021 attack, but there is little agreement in a bitterly divided America about exactly what happened on that day. The dispute threatens to poison American democracy. The BBC's David Grossman was there as events unfolded and filmed the Proud Boys and spoke to their leaders. He assesses what this infamous date means for the United States.

Against All Enemies

2023 · ★ 7.8

Over one thousand people have been charged with storming the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, as part of a widely televised insurrection attempt. Approximately 15% of them worked as police or military personnel. This staggering statistic begs an important question: how can a service member who took an oath to protect the country’s democracy do something that puts that very democracy in jeopardy?

Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union

2022 · ★ 4

Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.

The Swedish Scarf

The incredible story of a red scarf from a small Swedish city just below the Arctic Circle, appeared in the eye of the storm, on a rioter at the US Capitol breach on 6 January 2021.

What Really Happened to Capitol Police During the Insurrection

2022

"On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United State Capitol Building in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election. Many participants documented their actions on social media for the world to see. The attack left 5 dead, at least 138 police officers injured and resulted in more than $30 million in damage and security upgrades. On July 27, four of the police officers who helped defend the Capitol that day provided testimony to Congress. In this special episode of Source Material we hear their testimonies and see the violence they were subjected to" (Vice News).

Q Sent Me: The QShaman and the Untold Story of January 6th

A profile of Jacob Chansley, the 'QAnon Shaman', who became the symbol of the events which unfolded at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Fight Like Hell

2024

As the nation grapples with the echoes of January 6, this documentary provides a crucial, unvarnished perspective on that pivotal day. This narration-less documentary shows events leading up to and including January 6, challenging viewers to confront the fragility of democracy and reflect on our collective responsibility to protect it.

How Police Tried — and Failed — To Stop Capitol Attackers

2021

"The Times obtained District of Columbia police radio communications and synchronized them with footage from the scene to show in real time how officers tried and failed to stop the attack on the U.S. Capitol" (The New York Times).

How the January 6 Capitol Riot changed America forever

2021

"On January 6, the most sacred symbol of American democracy was violently stormed by supporters of Donald Trump, leaving the Republican party to grapple with its political future. "Defeated, disgraced, and now twice-impeached, Trump is out of office. But with the anger he unleashed still bubbling beneath the surface, many are concerned over whether American democracy has proven more fragile than they thought. "In her return to Four Corners, reporter Sarah Ferguson tells the story behind the insurrection at the US Capitol" (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

A Public Defender's Radical Approach to Representing The January 6th Rioters

“'Public Defender' follows the work of Heather Shaner, a lawyer representing January 6th rioters, who works to confront America’s political divisions with empathy" (The New Yorker).

187 Minutes: The January 6th Insurrection

2023

"187 minutes passed from Trump urging the crowd to go to the Capitol and asking them to go home. Using footage from the day and cable news Trump reportedly watched, 187 Minutes is a look at the experience of those involved as the constitutional order came under threat."