Oklahoma Metropolis Bombing: One Day in America: Nationwide Geographic Previews Three-Half Docuseries

“On April 19, 1995, the deadliest act of home terrorism in U.S. historical past devastated the nation, claiming 168 lives – together with 19 kids – and injuring a whole bunch extra. The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Constructing shattered households and adjusted America perpetually. Now, 30 years later, Nationwide Geographic has unveiled the trailer and key artwork for its new three-part docuseries, OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: ONE DAY IN AMERICA, a uncooked and unflinching account of that tragic day, instructed by those that lived via it. The sequence premieres April 2 at 8/7c on Nationwide Geographic and streams the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.

From 72 Movies, the Emmy Award-winning staff behind the ONE DAY IN AMERICA franchise, the sequence is an unprecedented moment-by-moment account of the Oklahoma Metropolis bombing, together with extraordinary tales of survival, heroic rescue efforts, the nationwide search that adopted, and a metropolis’s want for justice and therapeutic after the tragedy.

“We love making the One Day in America sequence for Nationwide Geographic. We attempt to make movies that aren’t historical past classes, however that take you into the expertise of the individuals who had been there,” stated 72 Movies’ govt producer David Glover. “What we discover is that within the darkest moments of historical past, we nonetheless see unimaginable kindness, heroism, and the perfect of human nature. This sequence pays tribute to the strange folks of Oklahoma and their response to a terrorist assault.”

OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: ONE DAY IN AMERICA includes a uncommon archive and highly effective first-hand testimony from witnesses – some sharing their tales for the primary time. Former President Invoice Clinton and former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating replicate on main a nation in mourning, whereas survivor Amy Downs relives the harrowing expertise of being trapped within the rubble for hours. Edye Raines remembers the frantic seek for her two lacking kids, and first responders, together with district fireplace chief Mike Shannon, recall the determined struggle to avoid wasting lives. FBI Particular Agent in Cost Bob Ricks describes the race in opposition to time to seek out the bomber and convey him to justice. The sequence offers an intimate but sweeping portrait of survival, braveness and the pursuit of justice within the face of an unthinkable tragedy.

“The Oklahoma Metropolis bombing was a tragedy that deeply impacted America, however in its wake, we noticed extraordinary power, compassion, and resilience,” stated Tom McDonald, EVP of International Factual and Unscripted Content material at Nationwide Geographic. “By sharing these firsthand accounts, we honor the survivors, households and heroes who responded – guaranteeing this pivotal second in historical past isn’t forgotten.”

EPISODE 1: EXPLOSION

Premieres April 2 at 8/7c

April 19, 1995, begins like some other day in Oklahoma Metropolis till a bomb explodes exterior a federal constructing. Oklahomans are plunged into chaos, and first responders race in opposition to the clock to avoid wasting these trapped inside. In the meantime, the media searches for solutions, and the FBI begins what is going to grow to be one in all their greatest investigations.

EPISODE 2: MANHUNT

Premieres April 2 at 9/8c

Reviews of a second explosive trigger mass panic and an evacuation is ordered. Preventing their instincts, first responders should go away survivors trapped and fearing for his or her lives. The nation questions who would strike a federal constructing within the heartland because the FBI launches a nationwide search to seek out these chargeable for the worst home terrorist assault in American historical past.

EPISODE 3: JUSTICE

Premieres April 2 at 10/9c

President Clinton arrives in Oklahoma as grieving households come collectively to recollect these they’ve misplaced.  The nation grapples with the truth that the bomber is an American veteran who exhibits no regret. Because the trial begins, the federal government seeks the loss of life penalty for the worst home terrorist assault in US historical past.

OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: ONE DAY IN AMERICA is produced by 72 Movies for Nationwide Geographic. For 72 Movies, David Glover and Mark Raphael are govt producers, Ceri Isfryn is director and Flo Barrow is producer. For Nationwide Geographic, Chris Kugelman and Carolyn Payne are govt producers, and Tom McDonald is govt vp of International Factual and Unscripted Content material.”