"The Enigma of the Vanishing 'Chowchilla' School Bus"
The new CNN/Max documentary "Chowchilla" explores the mysterious hijacking of a school bus in 1976, where 26 children and their driver were taken hostage and buried alive in an underground compartment. The film delves into the effects of childhood trauma, crime, and punishment, highlighting the resilience of the survivors. It reveals the unexpected motives of the perpetrators, their subsequent capture, and the ongoing fight to keep them behind bars. "Chowchilla" is a sensitive and powerful documentary that captures the harrowing events and the lasting impact on the lives of those involved.