Lockerbie
Lockerbie

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Lockerbie

2023
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Four-part documentary recounting the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 in 1988, when 270 people lost their lives. With exclusive access to victims' families, investigators, officials and key figures.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users94%
Director: Rory KennedyGenres: Documentary, Crime, History

Plot Summary

This documentary examines the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, and the subsequent investigation and legal battles. It delves into the lives of the victims and their families, exploring the complexities of justice, terrorism, and international relations in the aftermath of the tragedy. The film offers a comprehensive look at the event's impact and the long road to accountability.

Critical Reception

Lockerbie received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its thorough investigation, emotional depth, and powerful storytelling. Critics highlighted the film's respectful portrayal of the victims and their families, as well as its detailed examination of the complex legal and political ramifications of the bombing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its meticulous research and empathetic storytelling.

  • Commended for its in-depth exploration of the investigation and its broader implications.

  • Seen as a moving tribute to the victims and a powerful examination of justice.

Google audience: Audiences largely lauded "Lockerbie" for its comprehensive and deeply moving account of the tragedy. Many appreciated the film's thoroughness in detailing the investigation and its impact on the victims' families, calling it an important and essential watch.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Fun Fact

Director Rory Kennedy is the youngest child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy.

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