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New Documentary 'An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th' Premieres on HBO

The film delves into the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, exploring its causes and lasting impacts on U.S. domestic terrorism.

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Kathy Sanders, whose grandsons died in the Oklahoma City bombing sits down for an interview in An American Bombing.

Overview

  • 'An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th' examines the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.
  • The documentary, produced by Marc Levin and Daphne Pinkerson, features in-depth interviews and archival footage.
  • It investigates the socio-political climate of the 1980s and 90s that contributed to the rise of anti-government sentiments.
  • The film links the Oklahoma City bombing to broader issues of white power movements and domestic extremism.
  • Critics praise the documentary for its historical context and relevance to current political tensions.