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Netflix to Release 'Surviving Black Hawk Down' Documentary Series in February

The three-part series revisits the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu with immersive storytelling and first-person accounts from both sides.

  • The documentary series, titled 'Surviving Black Hawk Down,' is set to premiere on Netflix on February 10, 2025.
  • Produced by Ridley Scott's RSA Films, the series explores the real events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, which inspired the 2001 Oscar-winning film 'Black Hawk Down.'
  • The series incorporates first-person interviews with U.S. forces and Somali individuals who witnessed the events, providing perspectives from both sides of the conflict.
  • Directed by Jack MacInnes and produced by Jamal Osman and Emma Supple, the series blends raw storytelling with immersive visuals.
  • Ridley Scott, while not creatively involved in the project, expressed enthusiasm through RSA's global head of unscripted, highlighting the story's power and relevance nearly 25 years after the film's release.
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