- Actors: Dan Gifford, Clive Doyle, Jack Harwell, Dick J. Reavis, James D. Tabor
- Directors: William Gazecki
- Writers: Dan Gifford, William Gazecki, Michael McNulty
- Producers: Dan Gifford, William Gazecki, Amy Sommer, Michael McNulty
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: New Yorker Video
- Release Date: Dec 9 2003
- Run Time: 165 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000DIJOO
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What happened at the Branch Davidian compound in Mt. Carmel, Texas, in 1993? Why did 4 federal agents and 86 civilians lose their lives? The powerful documentary Waco: The Rules of Engagement asks these and many other difficult questions, and the answers are deeply disturbing, even for the most cynical. Using interviews, news footage, testimony before Congress, and infrared photographic analysis, the film relentlessly chips away at the government's story that David Koresh and his followers were a dangerous cult involved in strange sex and drug practices who were preparing to slaughter their neighbors and that they immolated themselves à la Jonestown, rather than give themselves up peacefully. Nearly every element of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms' and the FBI's cover-up is exposed as fraudulent and the viewer is left wondering when, if ever, justice will finally be served. Warning: There are a few minutes of extremely graphic footage of the burnt bodies of the Davidians; though this is sickening, it seems less so than the tragic mistakes made by law enforcement officials. --Rob Lightner
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Shaking the foundation of democracy, the shocking revelations behind the tragic series of events outside Waco, Texas that killed four federal agents and 76 men, women and children of the Branch Davidian religious sect has finally been exposed. Winner of an Academy-Award® nomination in light of its incredible discoveries, Waco: The Rules of Engagement brings forth devastating evidence of federal law enforcement gone tragically wrong. It dares to suggest the ATF provoked war with a group whose apocalyptic religious beliefs and rumored manufacturing of illegal weapons made them easy targets for an inevitable abuse of its members’ civil and human rights. Waco: The Rules of Engagement will change forever the way the world thinks and talks about the tragedy at Waco and, most importantly, it will renew our commitment to the basic precepts of tolerance and freedom upon which American society is built.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why look surprised?,
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This review is from: Waco: The Rules of Engagement (VHS Tape)
This documentary periodically is shown on TV and has been around since 1997. Yet it is new to someone every day. This is not a two thousand year old conspiracy. Those that survived on both sides are with us today.We watch but do nothing to prevent the next atrocity. This is the story of the Waco Massacre that never needed to happen. If the ATF even suspected David Koresh of spitting, they could have easily picked him up on the street in Waco instead of storming his home. Then they could have saved face if they did not tell such blatant lies. It is not like everything was not captured on film. Well I think enough is said you should watch this film and see for your self. It is well worth owning
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
You need to see this film,
By Derek G (North of Cyrodiil) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Waco: The Rules of Engagement (VHS Tape)
When you think of Waco, you probably think, "that's where all the wackos live..." right? Freaks and weirdos. Why, it's worse than California! When you think of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians you probably think, "head nutjob who brainwashed a group of religious fanatics to kill themselves..." Am I right? I admit I thought the same thing. Considering the press coverage we were being fed, is it any wonder? I remember one of the major networks was busy creating a Waco movie before the standoff even ended.Listen to the tapes of the negotiations between the FBI and the compound members. Watch the tapes and see the footage from numerous sources showing how highly flammable and combustible CS gas was injected into the compound. And most damning of all, watch the FLIR tapes that show FBI agents firing automatic weapons on the compound as the gas was set ablaze. Opinions may vary, and that's the purpose of intelligent debate, but it's the opinion of this viewer that Waco was not an incident, but a massacre -- a deliberate and premeditated assassination performed by our government against our own people. Even more disturbing is how our elected officials, after having viewed the same footage in congressional hearings, moved swiftly to dismiss any possibility that the FBI acted in error. Think I'm exaggerating or overreacting? Then you need to see this film.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
useful starting point,
By Matt Jones "Matt Jones" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Waco: The Rules of Engagement (VHS Tape)
...It is a bit dramatic at times with military-style snare drums and the likes but it is hardly distracting. The bipartisan nature of our political system is made apparent. The faulty handling of evidence is easily seen. The Davidians are treated humanely and the FBI/ATF are handled accordingly (like the angry thugs that they are). Like I said, a good place to begin. This issue should be reopened due to it's contemporary relevance.
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