Netflix’sSurviving Black Hawk Downis a new docuseries that explores the real-world event that inspired Ridley Scott’sBlack Hawk Downmovie. The series recounts the events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, a two-day battle between the United States and the Somali National Alliance. The brutal battle saw the most Americans killed in one engagement since the Vietnam War decades earlier—18—as well as hundreds of Somalis. The best-known stories of the battle focus on two downed Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, which were desperately defended by American forces until they could be rescued by an armored convoy.
ScreenRantis able to offer an exclusive first look at the trailer forSurviving Black Hawk Down. The 3-part docuseries goes even deeper than the already impressiveBlack Hawk Down’s accuracy, featuring first-person interviews from the Battle of Mogadishu. Take a look at the trailer, below, and get ready to streamSurviving Black Hawk Downon Netflix starting February 10.
Why Surviving Black Hawk Down Is Essential For Black Hawk Down Fans
Black Hawk Downis fast approaching its 25th anniversary—ScreenRantnamed it one of thebest war movies of the 2000s, after all—butSurviving Black Hawk Downoffers something new for even the most well-researched fans of the film. The docuseries blends raw and immersive storytelling with first-person interviews from the Battle of Mogadishu, meaning audiences can both hear accounts from the battle and see them come to life. The battle sequences in the trailer also prove thatSurviving Black Hawk Downhas a production value high enough for the big screen, ensuring its storytelling segments are as captivating as the interviews.
A key figure inBlack Hawk Downwaspilot Mike Durant, whose story was just one of many American perspectives in the movie. Those perspectives are well-represented inSurviving Black Hawk Downas the movie features many interviews with US military members who were involved in the conflict, but so are the perspectives of Somali fighters.Surviving Black Hawk Downboasts accounts from fighters on both sides of the conflict, offering viewers a more complete and nuanced view of the conflict. As accurate as Scott’s movie is, it was written and made to tell one story in an event where everyone involved had a unique and unforgettable experience.
Of course,Surviving Black Hawk Downis set to be a fascinating watch whether or not audiences have seen Scott’s iconic movie. A well-told documentary or docuseries has the power to speak to audiences more than even themost historically accurate movies, and can offer a wider range of perspectives or drill into specific details more than a blockbuster film can. And for everyBlack Hawk Downfan who watchesSurviving Black Hawk Down, perhaps the documentary will encourage some uninitiated viewers to check out the film.
Surviving Black Hawk Downcomes to Netflix on February 10.
Surviving Black Hawk Down
Surviving Black Hawk Down is a documentary examining the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, where U.S. forces faced significant challenges during a humanitarian mission in Somalia. It explores the perspectives of those involved, delving into the complexities and repercussions of this pivotal military engagement.
