The man who blew up the White House finally explains why.
Roland Emmerich himself and many of his companions provide insights into his life. With films such as Independence Day, 2012, and The Day After Tomorrow, he probably became the most successful director of disaster movies. But there were also failures.
Practical Effects
Miniature White House demolition — Oscar-winning destruction porn.
Production
How German engineering conquered Hollywood schlock.
Writing
Dean Devlin dishing on their chaotic partnership.
Director
Viola Löffler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Emmerich keeps the original White House miniature in his actual home — damaged, unpainted, and proudly displayed.
The documentary reveals his Stargate budget battles essentially invented the modern tentpole director-fights-studio narrative.
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