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Deep Dive: Television Event (2020)

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Television Event
Television Event is a documentary that examines the making of The Day After, a film directed by Nicholas Meyer that depicted a nuclear war. The documentary features interviews with key figures involved in the production, including Meyer, Edward Hume, and Ted Koppel, as well as archival footage of Brandon Stoddard. The film addresses the controversy surrounding The Day After's release and its impact on American society during the Cold War. The documentary premiered at DOC NYC on November 11, 2020, and later screened at several film festivals, including the RiverRun International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival. Jeff Daniels, the director and producer, received the Best Feature Documentary Director award at RiverRun, highlighting the film's recognition within the documentary community.

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.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsCold War history fansFilm production students