Four Hours at the Capitol is an HBO original documentary film produced in association with the BBC and directed by Jamie Roberts. It was released on October 20, 2021. The film chronicles the 2021 United States Capitol attack and focuses on the hours of 1-5 p.m. through an assortment of footage from that day, some previously unseen, in addition to testimonies from some rioters, law enforcement officers, Members of Congress and staffers who were inside the Capitol Complex.[1][2][3]
| Four Hours at the Capitol | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Jamie Roberts |
| Composer | David Schweitzer |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Jamie Roberts |
| Editor | Will Grayburn |
| Running time | 88 minutes |
| Production company | HBO Documentary Films |
| Original release | |
| Release | October 20, 2021 |
Background
editThe film includes interviews with Buddy Carter, Rosa DeLauro, Dick Durbin, Ruben Gallego, Jim McGovern, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Chuck Schumer and Eric Swalwell.[4]
Reception
editAs of November 2021, 89% of the 18 reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive. The website's critics consensus reads: "While Four Hours at the Capitol may not provide the most cogent thesis on the January 6 attack, it provides a thorough and visceral record of that infamous day's events."[5]
Accolades
editIt was nominated by the Critics Choice Association for "Best Political Documentary",[6] and for Best Current Affairs at the 2022 British Academy Television Awards.[7]
References
edit- ^ Lowry, Brian (19 October 2021). "'Four Hours at the Capitol' grimly recounts the events of Jan. 6 in a taut HBO documentary". CNN. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Jeffrey, Andrew (2021-10-19). "Extra: HBO and BBC Capitol riot doc sales inked; ITV Studios appoints directors of production". Realscreen. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (2021-02-22). "Blue Ant Media and Content Catalyst Fund Partner to Back Female Creatives in Unscripted – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-09-29). "U.S. Capitol Riot Documentary 'Four Hours At The Capitol' Set At HBO For Fall Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ "Four Hours at the Capitol". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Feinberg, Scott (2021-10-18). "Critics Choice Documentary Awards: 'Summer of Soul' and 'Ascension' Lead With 6 Nominations Each". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Lawson, Mark (March 30, 2022). "'Disgraceful neglect of Line of Duty': the wrongs and rights of the Bafta TV nominations". The Guardian. Retrieved April 12, 2022.