Television Event

Name: Television Event
Released: 2020-11-11
Rating: 7

7.0/10 (3)

·2020· 91 min

Director: Jeff Daniels

"To win the ratings war, they must end the Cold War"

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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Cast

Nicholas Meyer

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Robert Papazian

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Edward Hume

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Brandon Stoddard

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Stephanie Austin

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Stu Samuels

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Ellen Anthony

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Ted Koppel

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Ronald Reagan

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In brief

Television Event (2020) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 31min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Television Event?

Television Event runs 91 minutes (1h 31min).

What rating does Television Event have?

Television Event has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 3 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Television Event from?

Television Event was released in 2020.