Over 750 hours of archival footage were reviewed to document the mass hysteria surrounding the Year 2000 problem and its potential consequences.
“The end of the world as we knew it.”
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Over 750 hours of archival footage were reviewed to document the mass hysteria surrounding the Year 2000 problem and its potential consequences.
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As the clock ticks down to the year 2000, a wave of anxiety grips the nation. Computer experts warn of the Y2K bug, which threatens to disrupt technology by misreading the year as 1900. "Time Bomb Y2K" compiles archival footage and personal accounts from various perspectives, including survivalists preparing for societal collapse and scholars analyzing the cultural panic. The film features contributions from the Center for Home Movies and reflects on the era's media frenzy, culminating in a moment of collective uncertainty.
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Why Watch
- See how Y2K panic influenced modern media.
- Find out what archival footage reveals about 2000.
- Meet the directors behind the film, McDonald and Becker.
Did You Know
- The film was officially announced in June 2022.
- Directors McDonald and Becker viewed over 750 hours of footage.
- The film had its world premiere on March 3, 2023, at True/False Film Festival.
- It was released on HBO on December 30, 2023.
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Who directed the documentary Time Bomb Y2K?
Time Bomb Y2K was directed by Marley McDonald and Brian Becker.
When was Time Bomb Y2K released?
Time Bomb Y2K was publicly released on December 30, 2023.
How long is the documentary Time Bomb Y2K?
Time Bomb Y2K has a duration of 81 minutes.
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