Nail Bomber: Manhunt explores the dangers of prejudice

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The events in the documentary take place in 1999, when there were numerous bombings in different parts of the city, targeting people of color in the Black and Asian communities.

Eli Traud, Staff Writer

The Netflix Original documentary Nail Bomber: Manhunt follows the story of investigators in London racing against the clock to catch the culprit behind a string of bombing attacks.  

The events in the documentary take place in 1999, when there were numerous bombings in different parts of the city, targeting people of color in the Black and Asian communities. This created a sense of fear, which is emphasized in the film. 

These attacks were later discovered to have been the work of a far-right extremist, and the documentary describes the dangers these groups can create. 

Throughout the documentary, there are interviews with survivors who experienced the attacks firsthand. This aspect of the documentary gives viewers a different perspective on the events that occurred and the emotions people were feeling. 

There are audio clips of the suspect in custody. And the documentary creators share pictures of the crime scenes and even videos of the attacks. These visuals help the viewers to understand the reality of the attacks and the severity of the situation. Overall, Nail Bomber: Manhunt gives audiences more information about an important historical event and its effects on people of color. The documentary provides an emotional experience while also warning against the dangers of these extremist views.