Waco: American Apocalypse

The audience's emotional responses to 'Waco: American Apocalypse' are dominated by a profound sense of Anxiety, driven by the intense and prolonged standoff. This is closely followed by Sadness, stemming from the tragic loss of life, particularly the women and children, in the final devastating fire. Anger is also a prominent emotion, evoked by the perceived failures and misjudgments of both David Koresh and the government's handling of the situation. The events themselves are deeply Disturbing, reflecting the graphic nature of the conflict and its tragic outcome. Finally, Empathy is felt for the individuals caught in the conflict, including the Branch Davidian followers and the federal agents, as the documentary explores their perspectives and the human cost of the siege.