Movies Similar to How Police Tried — and Failed — To Stop Capitol Attackers

A Storm Foretold(2023)

With a colossal cigar dangling from the corner of his mouth, a libation in hand, and an unmistakable disdain for his political adversaries, Roger Stone emerges as the quintessential ally to Donald Trump. Revered as a right-wing powerbroker, Stone's influential journey traces back to the era of President Nixon, a legacy inked onto his own back. In a film marked by unparalleled access, Christoffer Guldbrandsen captures the tumultuous final months of the Trump administration, centering on the heart of power and climaxing with the unprecedented storming of Congress. Guldbrandsen finds himself amidst the chaos as Trump supporters converge on Washington, witnessing firsthand Roger Stone's strategic retreat from his hotel suite as the 'Stop the Steal' campaign spirals into a riot. A Storm Foretold – Roger Stone and Die unfolds the narrative of a once-established political party metamorphosing into an anti-democratic movement, where impassioned rhetoric evolves into tangible violence.

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Capitol Riots Movie(2022)

Jan 6th, a violent attack against the US occurred at the Capitol. Five people died and 140+ injured. Before the dust had settled and with strict city-wide curfews still enforced in D.C, a visionary artist took to the streets.

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Four Hours at the Capitol(2021)

The documentary is an immersive chronicle of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, when thousands of American citizens from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election, many with the intent of disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidency.

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Democracy on Trial(2024)

FRONTLINE investigates the roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. With the presidential race for 2024 underway, veteran political filmmaker Michael Kirk and his team examine the House Jan. 6 committee’s evidence, the historic charges against Trump and the threat to democracy.

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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union(2022)

Reviewing the pursuit of democracy within the U.S. on the anniversary of the 2021 Capitol riot.

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The Swedish Scarf

The incredible story of a red scarf from a small Swedish city just below the Arctic Circle, appeared in the eye of the storm, on a rioter at the US Capitol breach on 6 January 2021.

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Against All Enemies(2023)

Over one thousand people have been charged with storming the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, as part of a widely televised insurrection attempt. Approximately 15% of them worked as police or military personnel. This staggering statistic begs an important question: how can a service member who took an oath to protect the country’s democracy do something that puts that very democracy in jeopardy?

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Fight Like Hell(2024)

As the nation grapples with the echoes of January 6, this documentary provides a crucial, unvarnished perspective on that pivotal day. This narration-less documentary shows events leading up to and including January 6, challenging viewers to confront the fragility of democracy and reflect on our collective responsibility to protect it.

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Doctrine(2025)

A documentary film about the promises the Trump-Vance campaign publicized during the 2024 election cycle. It explores fliers the campaign team sent out to voters within the state of Michigan, as well the promises Trump espoused upon his reelection.

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The Victims (or 100 and some days in MAGA America)(2025)

An exploration of the lives of six queer Michigan teens during the first 100 days of Trump's second term and the effect the Trump administration has had upon Michigan. The film also recounts Trump's first 100 days in office rally that took place within the state.

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Split Screen(2022)

The story of January 6, 2021, where approximately 2000 people stormed the US Capitol to stop the certification of the Electoral College Votes, killing some and leaving over 140 injured. A firestorm of angst, anger, violence and confusion.

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J6: A True Timeline(2024)

J6: A True Timeline is a documentary film that aims to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the events that occurred on January 6, 2021, at the United States Capitol. The film is based on a massive archive of footage, including police body cam videos, Capitol CCTV footage, and citizen-generated content, which has been meticulously reviewed and compiled into a timeline using metadata and timecode.

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A Reporter’s Footage from Inside the Capitol Siege(2021)

"Luke Mogelson followed Trump supporters as they forced their way into the U.S. Capitol, using his phone’s camera as a reporter’s notebook" (The New Yorker).

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Proud Boys: The Battle for Jan 6th(2023)

After a six-week trial, four men have been convicted in the United States in a high-profile case connected to the storming of Capitol Hill in Washington two years ago. The four members of the far-right Proud Boys group were convicted on a charge of seditious conspiracy, defined as a plot to overthrow the government. US Prosecutors have now charged more than 1,000 people with offences in relation to the January 6, 2021 attack, but there is little agreement in a bitterly divided America about exactly what happened on that day. The dispute threatens to poison American democracy. The BBC's David Grossman was there as events unfolded and filmed the Proud Boys and spoke to their leaders. He assesses what this infamous date means for the United States.

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Inside the U.S. Capitol at the height of the siege(2021)

"At 2:12 p.m. on Jan. 6, supporters of President Trump began climbing through a window they had smashed on the northwest side of the U.S. Capitol... It was the start of the most serious attack on the Capitol since the War of 1812. The mob coursed through the building, enraged that Congress was preparing to make Trump’s electoral defeat official. 'Drag them out! … 'Hang them out!' rioters yelled at one point, as they gathered near the House chamber... "To reconstruct the pandemonium inside the Capitol, The Washington Post examined text messages, photos and hundreds of videos, some of which were exclusively obtained. By synchronizing the footage and locating some of the camera angles within a digital 3-D model of the building, The Post was able to map the rioters’ movements and assess how close they came to lawmakers — in some cases feet apart or separated only by a handful of vastly outnumbered police officers" (The Washington Post).

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How the January 6 Capitol Riot changed America forever(2021)

"On January 6, the most sacred symbol of American democracy was violently stormed by supporters of Donald Trump, leaving the Republican party to grapple with its political future. "Defeated, disgraced, and now twice-impeached, Trump is out of office. But with the anger he unleashed still bubbling beneath the surface, many are concerned over whether American democracy has proven more fragile than they thought. "In her return to Four Corners, reporter Sarah Ferguson tells the story behind the insurrection at the US Capitol" (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

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A Public Defender's Radical Approach to Representing The January 6th Rioters

“'Public Defender' follows the work of Heather Shaner, a lawyer representing January 6th rioters, who works to confront America’s political divisions with empathy" (The New Yorker).

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187 Minutes: The January 6th Insurrection(2023)

"187 minutes passed from Trump urging the crowd to go to the Capitol and asking them to go home. Using footage from the day and cable news Trump reportedly watched, 187 Minutes is a look at the experience of those involved as the constitutional order came under threat."

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Inside the Capitol Hill Riots(2021)

"This is what it was like to be inside the Capitol Hill insurrection" (Vice News).

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What Really Happened to Capitol Police During the Insurrection(2022)

"On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United State Capitol Building in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election. Many participants documented their actions on social media for the world to see. The attack left 5 dead, at least 138 police officers injured and resulted in more than $30 million in damage and security upgrades. On July 27, four of the police officers who helped defend the Capitol that day provided testimony to Congress. In this special episode of Source Material we hear their testimonies and see the violence they were subjected to" (Vice News).

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