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TELEVISION EVENT is an archive-based feature documentary that views the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of a commercial television network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983).

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Owen Gleiberman Variety The issue with "Television Event"... is what's not there: a shred of commentary that isn't pimping for the movie, that might provide a larger cultural context for it or even (God forbid) look a bit askance at what "The Day After" "achieved." Nov 15, 2020 Full Review Sheri Linden Hollywood Reporter In 1983, most Americans expected a nuclear war to take place within the next 10 years. Daniels' sharp film never loses sight of that sense of urgency. Nov 11, 2020 Full Review Stephen Silver Tilt Magazine It's highly entertaining, largely because some of the principals are still bitter with one another four decades after the fact. They're like the Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas of the TV movie world. Rated: 4/5 Oct 29, 2021 Full Review Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog Television Event argues that movies matter. That they can make a difference. Rated: 4/5 Jun 6, 2021 Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily It is a wild ride to be sure, and Daniels has had it in his head one way or another since he was a very young kid. Dec 29, 2020 Full Review Chris Barsanti PopMatters The documentary begins superbly with the dramatic behind the scenes maneuvering needed to get ABC to put on a grim four-hour miniseries about a nuclear war... Dec 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis TELEVISION EVENT is an archive-based feature documentary that views the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of a commercial television network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie, THE DAY AFTER (1983).
Director
Jeff Daniels
Producer
Jeff Daniels, Ozzy Inguanzo, Amanda Spain
Production Co
Common Room Productions, Impact Partners
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Australian English
Runtime
1h 30m
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