Final 24

It’s July 14th, 1997 and Gianni Versace, probably the most famous fashion designer in the world, is kicking back at his Florida mansion. In just 24 hours he will be dead. With exclusive interviews with his intimates, combined with archive and dramatic reconstruction, Final 24 maps out Versace’s last day alive – and the dramatic events that led to his brutal murder at the hands of a serial killer.

It’s February 7, 2007. Anna Nicole Smith, the famous American model, is in Fort Lauderdale to buy a boat but she’s been so sick she hasn’t been able to leave her hotel suite. In 24 hours she will be dead.

Janis Joplin was the undisputed queen of rock and roll, her powerful, bluesy vocals, unmatched. But, aged just 27, a blast of nearly pure heroin cut short her tumultuous life. Final 24 traces the roots of her addiction and uses archive footage, dramatic reenactments and interviews with her closest companions – including her brother and former band mates - to piece together the last 24 hours of a voice of a generation.

September 6, 1978. Keith Moon is one of the most outrageous rock’n’roll performers in the world. As the genius drummer for The Who, wild-man Moon is a non-stop party animal. In 24 hours, however, the party will be over… And Moon will be dead. Featuring archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and interviews with his family and closest companions, Final 24 documents the final moments of this rock star’s life.

June 12 1994. Vibrant, funny, and beautiful, Nicole Brown Simpson appears to have it all. With loads of money, a great body, and two adorable children, the ex-wife of football legend O.J. Simpson is living the Hollywood dream. In 24 hours, however, the dream will be brutally shattered, Nicole will be dead, and her ex-husband will stand accused in the murder trial of the century.

April 18, 1993. One of the most notorious religious leaders in the United States, David Koresh, and 83 of his followers have been trapped inside their Waco, Texas compound for over 50 days. Unwilling to surrender and surrounded by authorities, the siege is the longest modern-day standoff in American law enforcement history. In 24 hours, however, it will all be over… And Koresh and 73 others will be dead. Featuring archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and key interviews, Final 24 documents the final moments of the infamous preacher’s life.

September 6, 1996. The most successful hip-hop artist of all time, Tupac Shakur has just finished shooting his latest video in Los Angeles. As the fearless and angry voice of urban America, the multi-talented poet and performer has sold over 75 million albums, has scored six top-ten billboard singles in as many years, and has emerged as a rich and powerful black man with scores of fans… And enemies. The ultimate gangster-rapper, Tupac says he will one day go out in a blaze of glory. In 24 hours, his prophecy will come true… And the inspired artist of the streets will be on his deathbed. Featuring archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and interviews with his family and friends, Final 24 documents the final moments of Tupac Shakur’s life.