Angels Too Soon

Overview

On December 1, 1958, fire swept through Our Lady of the Angels school on Chicago's west side, killing 92 children and three nuns. This Emmy award-winning program tells the unforgettable story of ordinary people caught up in a mind-numbing disaster. Told through vivid first-hand accounts and stunning archival footage, Angels Too Soon is also the story of a fire that remains officially unsolved, despite the detailed confession of a 10-year-old student in the school. Above all, it is a story of faith, hope and courage, the day that 92 children became Angels Too Soon.