Netflix plans Grenfell documentary detailing 2017 fire tragedy

Netflix is preparing to release a documentary titled 'Grenfell,' which examines the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London that claimed 72 lives in June 2017. The film, directed by Olaide Sadiq and produced by Rogan Productions, aims to connect the disturbing chain of events leading up to the disaster, giving a voice to survivors, bereaved families, and firefighters. A trailer unveiled at the Next on Netflix event features distressing footage from the incident, including a 999 call and eyewitness accounts, underscoring the preventable nature of the tragedy. The documentary will highlight systemic failures within both government and industry that transformed the tower into a 'death trap,' with flammable cladding identified as a key factor in the fire's rapid spread. Netflix's UK boss emphasized the importance of telling this story, which has prompted significant national reflection and inquiry over the past eight years. The film is set to air later this year, aiming to provoke both awareness and anger about the events surrounding the fire.