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Documentary 'I Got Bombed at Harvey’s' Explores Casino Tragedy

3/14/2026

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The documentary I Got Bombed at Harvey’s, by Amy Bandlien Storkel and Bryan Storkel, premiered at SXSW 2022 and recounts the 1980 bombing at Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Casino in Lake Tahoe.
The film blends re-enactments with personal stories of family trauma, including Jim Birges' perspective on his father's actions.
Critics say the re-enactments lack the flair of Pez Outlaw.
Critics note the AI voice reconstruction as a notable flaw.

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Story summary

The documentary I Got Bombed at Harvey’s, by Amy Bandlien Storkel and Bryan Storkel, premiered at SXSW 2022 and recounts the 1980 bombing at Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Casino in Lake Tahoe.
The film blends re-enactments with personal stories of family trauma, including Jim Birges' perspective on his father's actions.
Critics say the re-enactments lack the flair of Pez Outlaw.
Critics note the AI voice reconstruction as a notable flaw.