As part of the defense, McVeigh's lawyers showed Waco, the Big Lie to the jury.

[1] In 1994, the film was followed by a feature-length sequel titled Waco II, the Big Lie Continues, aimed at addressing criticisms of the original.

As a response to Thompson, filmmaker Michael McNulty released footage to support his counter-claim that the appearance of light was a reflection on aluminized insulation that was torn from the wall and snagged on the vehicle.

Thompson worked from a VHS copy of the surveillance tape; McNulty was given access to a beta original.

[3] John Young of the Waco Tribune-Herald criticized the film, questioning the evidence behind Thompson's claims.