An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th

This documentary explores the increase in political violence in the United States by examining the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. It traces the origins of anti-government beliefs and how those sentiments continue to influence the present day. Through the perspectives of people who experienced profound loss during this domestic attack, the film offers emotional warnings about the consequences of such extremism.

Directed by Emmy winner Marc Levin, the film follows his earlier work Whiteboyz and precedes Daughters of 9/11. Produced by Levin alongside Daphne Pinkerson and Mahrya MacIntire for HBO Documentary Films and Blowback Productions, the project features a credited cast of 40 people. This includes appearances by Bud Welch, LaDonna Battle-Leverett, and former Oklahoma police officer Daniel Coss, among others.

Released in April 2024 with a runtime of 107 minutes, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 1,034 votes, while its rating on TMDB is 6.3/10 from 18 votes.