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The Siege at Ruby Ridge

Where:

Idaho

When:

The 1990s

A true story that shocked the nation. — A mini-series dramatization of the controversial 1992 attack by federal agents on the Idaho home of Randy Weaver, a white seperatist. The ten-day siege, begun over a minor gun charge, resulted in the deaths of Weaver's son, wife and dog, and a U.S. Marshall. The incident caused major public outcry against the FBI and U.S. Marshals.

Released in 1996 — 192 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English