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Surviving Black Hawk Down confirms release date for Netflix documentary exploring harrowing true story

The story was previously dramatised in Ridley Scott's 2001 film Black Hawk Down.

Dave Diemer in Surviving Black Hawk Down, sat in a diner

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Published: Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 2:55 pm

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Netflix has released the trailer for a brand new three-part documentary series called Surviving Black Hawk Down, which tells the story of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu.

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The events of the battle were previously used as inspiration for Ridley Scott's 2001 film Black Hawk Down, for which the director was nominated for an Academy Award.

The film went on to win two awards at the Oscars that year, for Best Film Editing and Best Sound.

The synopsis for the series says: "Surviving Black Hawk Down tells the gripping real story of the horror and heroism behind the events that inspired Ridley Scott’s blockbuster movie Black Hawk Down, blending raw, immersive storytelling with first-person interviews from both sides of the Battle of Mogadishu."

You can watch the trailer for the series right here now.

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The series comes from Scott's own company RSA Films, and Dominic Crossley-Holland, global head of unscripted at RSA, said in a statement: "RSA are thrilled to bring this compelling story to a new audience with Netflix, almost 25 years after Ridley’s iconic movie.

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"It’s a gripping tale, and powerful and moving to hear from both US forces and Somalis for the first time."

The documentary will feature interviews with people who witnessed the events first-hand, while also incorporating immersive storytelling, as seen in the trailer. It will be released on Netflix on 10th February.

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Black Hawk Down starred Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor and Eric Bana, and followed the crew of a Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down, while US special forces attempted to challenge the Somalia government and bring food and humanitarian aid to the starving population.

Surviving Black Hawk Down will be available to stream on Netflix on 10th February. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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