Television Event
“To win the ratings war, they must end the Cold War”
Synopsis
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983). With irreverent humor and sobering apocalyptic vision, this film reveals how a commercial broadcaster seized a moment of unprecedented television viewership, made an emotional connection with an audience of over 100 million and forced an urgent conversation with the US President on how to collectively confront and resolve the most pressing issue of the time - nuclear proliferation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Daniels
- Original Title
- Television Event
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Common Room Productions, Impact Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Daniels
Nick Higgins
Aaron Wickenden, Eileen Meyer
Amanda Spain, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Dan Cogan, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Leslie Berriman
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Spain
Producer
Nick Higgins
Director of Photography
Aaron Wickenden
Editor
Ozzy Inguanzo
Producer
Eileen Meyer
Editor
Jeff Daniels
Director
Jeff Daniels
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Television Event
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What is Television Event about?
An archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983). With irreverent humor and sobering apocalyptic vision, this film reveals how a commercial broadcaster seized a moment of unprecedented television viewership, made an emotional connection with an audience of over 100 million and forced an urgent conversation with the US President on how to collectively confront and resolve the most pressing issue of the time - nuclear proliferation.
Who directed Television Event?
Television Event was directed by Jeff Daniels.
Who stars in Television Event?
The principal cast of Television Event includes Nicholas Meyer, Robert Papazian, Edward Hume, Brandon Stoddard, Stephanie Austin.
When was Television Event released and how long is it?
Television Event was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.