Television Event
“To win the ratings war, they must end the Cold War”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- EEllen Anthony
- NNicholas Meyer
- RRobert Papazian
- SStu Samuels
- RRonald Reagan
- EEdward Hume
- TTed Koppel
- BBrandon Stoddard
- SStephanie Austin
Crew
- Director
- Jeff Daniels
- Producers
- Katrina vanden Heuvel, Jeff Daniels, Amanda Spain, Ozzy Inguanzo, Dan Cogan
- Production
- Common Room Productions, Impact Partners
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed Television Event?
Television Event was directed by Jeff Daniels.
When was Television Event released?
Television Event was released in 2020.
