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Over 100 million viewers watched the controversial made-for-TV movie The Day After, which sparked urgent discussions about nuclear proliferation.

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Why Watch

  • See interviews with Nicholas Meyer and Ted Koppel.
  • Find out about the controversy of The Day After.
  • Watch Jeff Daniels' award-winning direction.

Did You Know

  • Television Event premiered at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020.
  • Jeff Daniels won Best Feature Documentary Director at RiverRun in May 2021.
  • The film has a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 12 critics.
  • The Day After was directed by Nicholas Meyer and sparked controversy upon release.

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Who directed the documentary Television Event?

Television Event was directed and produced by Jeff Daniels.

What was the world premiere date of Television Event?

Television Event had its world premiere at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020.

What is the approval rating of Television Event on Rotten Tomatoes?

Television Event holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 12 critics.

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