National Geographic is releasing a three-part docuseries, OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING: ONE DAY IN AMERICA, marking the 30th anniversary of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in US history. The series premieres on April 2, with episodes airing at 8/7c, 9/8c, and 10/9c, and will stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Here’s the Lowdown: The series provides a detailed, moment-by-moment account of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, which killed 168 people, including 19 children. It features first-hand accounts from survivors, first responders, and investigators, along with archival footage.
What This Means Now: The docuseries offers a chance to revisit a pivotal and tragic moment in American history. It gives voice to those directly affected, including survivor Amy Downs, who was trapped in the rubble, and Edye Raines, who searched for her missing children. Former President Bill Clinton and former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating are also interviewed.
The Bigger Picture: From the Emmy Award-winning team behind the ONE DAY IN AMERICA series, 72 Films, this docuseries aims to go beyond a simple historical recap. It focuses on the human element, showing the heroism, resilience, and search for justice that followed the attack. The series also presents the FBI’s massive investigation, led by Special Agent in Charge Bob Ricks. The series shows us how, even in the worst situations, kindness and the best of human nature comes to the fore.
