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199950 minPG-13documentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Y2K Crisis

199950 minPG-13documentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Panic over the year 2000 problem escalates as the millennium approaches in this 50-minute investigative report hosted by Robert Stack.

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Gregory Flessing,

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Panic over the year 2000 problem escalates as the millennium approaches in this 50-minute investigative report hosted by Robert Stack.

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Gregory Flessingdirector

Ken Millerdirector

Gregory Flessingwriter

Ken Millerwriter

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As the year 2000 approaches, anxiety mounts over the potential consequences of the Y2K problem. Hosted by Robert Stack, The Y2K Crisis investigates the widespread panic surrounding computer systems that may fail at the turn of the millennium. The documentary features interviews with experts and industry leaders who discuss the measures taken to prevent catastrophic failures. It captures the growing tension in society as businesses and individuals prepare for an uncertain future.

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