Television Event(2020)
To win the ratings war, they must end the Cold War
Television Event 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.
Television Event (2020) is a documentary film directed by Jeff Daniels, released on November 11, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Nicholas Meyer, Robert Papazian, Edward Hume and Brandon Stoddard. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Daniels
- Producers:
- Amanda Spain, Ozzy Inguanzo, Jeff Daniels
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Higgins
- Production:
- Common Room Productions, Impact Partners
- Status:
- Released
Television Event (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Television Event before you stream it.
Television Event Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicholas Meyer
as Self
- Robert Papazian
Robert Papazian
as Self
Edward Hume
as Self
- Brandon Stoddard
Brandon Stoddard
as Self
Stephanie Austin
as Self
- Stu Samuels
Stu Samuels
as Self
- Ellen Anthony
Ellen Anthony
as Self
Ted Koppel
as Self
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Daniels, produced by Amanda Spain, Ozzy Inguanzo and Jeff Daniels.
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Television Event Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Television Event – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Television Event online?
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Television Event (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Television Event?
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The main cast of Television Event (2020) includes Nicholas Meyer, Robert Papazian, Edward Hume, Brandon Stoddard and Stephanie Austin. The film was directed by Jeff Daniels. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Television Event released?
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Television Event was released on November 11, 2020 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Television Event worth watching?
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Television Event (2020) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Television Event?
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Yes. The official Television Event trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.