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Deep Dive: The Sixth (2024)

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The Sixth
The Sixth is a 2024 documentary directed and produced by Andrea Nix Fine and Sean Fine. It focuses on the January 6 United States Capitol attack, presenting the experiences of individuals who were present during the event. Key figures in the film include Robert Contee, Mel D. Cole, Daniel Hodges, Erica Loewe, Jamie Raskin, and Christina Laury, who share their personal accounts of the day. Initially, the film was intended to cover the transition of power between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. However, after witnessing the Capitol attack unfold, the filmmakers shifted their focus to document this pivotal moment in American history. The Fines chose not to use footage shot by insurrectionists, relying instead on other sources to tell the story of that day.

Why Watch

  • •Meet key figures like Jamie Raskin and Mel D. Cole.
  • •See firsthand accounts of the Capitol attack.
  • •Find out how the filmmakers adapted their vision.

Did You Know

•The film was released on May 3, 2024, by A24.
•The documentary has a 100% positive rating from six critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
•The film has a runtime of 106 minutes.
•Jamie Raskin and Mel D. Cole criticized the film's distribution.

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Political history enthusiastsDocumentary film fansJanuary 6 Capitol attack followers