The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma
Der Sturm aufs Kapitol - Ein amerikanisches Trauma
Synopsis
January 6, 2021 marks a turning point in U.S. history. The storming of the U.S. Capitol brings the United States to the brink of a political abyss. An angry, armed mob invades the Congress building to prevent Joe Biden from being officially confirmed as the winner of the 59th U.S. election and thus becoming the 46th President of the USA. The lie about Donald Trump's stolen election victory explodes into violence, five people die in the heart of U.S. democracy. The attackers' actions are documented almost completely, as is the helplessness of the security forces. Since then, most of the perpetrators have been identified and charged. But the rift in society continues. Many Republican congressmen remain with Trump, a renewed candidacy for the presidential election in 2024 is still possible. The attack on the U.S. Capitol leaves a shock with all convinced democrats. How could it possibly come this far? This documentary tries to reconstruct and analyze from very different perspectives.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hans Henrik Wöhler
Narrator (voice)
Michael Fanone
Self - Interviewee
Aquilino Gonell
Self - Interviewee
Robert Moore
Self - Interviewee
Andrew Harnik
Self - Interviewee
Elmar Theveßen
Self - Interviewee
Robert C. Lieberman
Self - Interviewee
Judith Lewis Herman
Self - Interviewee
Jill Lepore
Self - Interviewee
Forrest Rogers
Self - Interviewee
Jim Himes
Self - Interviewee
Patrick Gatons
Self - Interviewee
Dave Choquette
Self - Interviewee
Maryanne Larrea
Self - Interviewee
Joshua Montanaro
Self - Interviewee
Raman Montanaro
Self - Interviewee
Glenn Grothman
Self - Interviewee
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Saša Koren
- Screenplay & Story
- Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Saša Koren
- Original Title
- Der Sturm aufs Kapitol - Ein amerikanisches Trauma
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ECO Media, ARTE, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Saša Koren
Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Saša Koren
René Dame
Christian Bobsien
Michael Fräntzel, Thomas Schuhbauer
Department Leadership Roster
Dagmar Gallenmüller
Screenplay
Dagmar Gallenmüller
Director
Gaston Saša Koren
Screenplay
Gaston Saša Koren
Director
René Dame
Director of Photography
Christian Bobsien
Editor
Michael Fräntzel
Producer
Thomas Schuhbauer
Producer
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What is The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma about?
January 6, 2021 marks a turning point in U.S. history. The storming of the U.S. Capitol brings the United States to the brink of a political abyss. An angry, armed mob invades the Congress building to prevent Joe Biden from being officially confirmed as the winner of the 59th U.S. election and thus becoming the 46th President of the USA. The lie about Donald Trump's stolen election victory explodes into violence, five people die in the heart of U.S. democracy. The attackers' actions are documented almost completely, as is the helplessness of the security forces. Since then, most of the perpetrators have been identified and charged. But the rift in society continues. Many Republican congressmen remain with Trump, a renewed candidacy for the presidential election in 2024 is still possible. The attack on the U.S. Capitol leaves a shock with all convinced democrats. How could it possibly come this far? This documentary tries to reconstruct and analyze from very different perspectives.
Who directed The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma?
The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma was directed by Dagmar Gallenmüller, Gaston Saša Koren.
Who stars in The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma?
The principal cast of The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma includes Hans Henrik Wöhler, Michael Fanone, Aquilino Gonell, Robert Moore, Andrew Harnik.
When was The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma released and how long is it?
The Storming of the Capitol - An American Trauma was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 52m.