Feature doc on the improbable production and global impact of the most watched TV-movie in history, THE DAY AFTER (1983) @commonroompro @IPfilm @screenaustralia
Today: Hear about the Nat 'King' Cole story off Broadway; @AdamAJRbrothers on activism and community; New doc about the Cold War movie 'The Day After'; @JackieJesko on Barbara Walters
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TELEVISION EVENT limited engagement begins Fri. 📺
This doc views the dramatic climax of the Cold War thru the lens of a commercial TV network as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial made-for-TV movie THE DAY AFTER (1983)
https://t.co/i2OCrfwzYp
Hey, LA!!! Sold out this weekend, see the film the @latimes named, “one of the best movies this week!” Tonight at @am_cinematheque Los Feliz! 🎟️https://t.co/4C49zec7Vg
The 1983 ABC movie “The Day After” was a landmark moment that proved contentious even before it aired, as a new documentary shows. Our critic explains. https://t.co/rzxy5MpEqZ
Had a blast speaking with Chicago's own @WGNMorningNews about @televisionevent! Check your local listings at https://t.co/VAmtoEbOnI https://t.co/hPIzokGkm4
Exciting news! This month, catch 📺 TELEVISION EVENT 📺 airing across America on PBS. Don't miss out! Check your local listings now at https://t.co/VAmtoEbOnI 🎬 #PBS#MustWatch#TheDayAfter#Nuclear
Great review in @NatCounterPunch ahead of our US TV premiere on PBS, "...a masterful work of historical reflection while courageously bringing forth, once again, the pressing danger of nuclear annihilation." https://t.co/4RuLDmXsUI
What a great night we had in @lawrenceks. Almost half of the audience participated in #TheDayAfter and we heard countless harrowing and hilarious stories. Thanks @libertyhall and the @FreeStateFest for helping put on fantastic show. https://t.co/fCgBGbphDB
Join us this time tomorrow for #THEDAYAFTER 40th Anniversary Reunion live Q&A following the theatrical launch of @televisionevent at the majestic @libertyhall in the place where it all began @lawrenceks. See link for more info and WATCH ALONG WITH US https://t.co/yq2CEJDP1a
@theabstoddard Thanks for sharing. I recently made a feature doc about this very subject, @televisionevent, which screened at Tribeca and will soon be on PBS. Feel from to DM for more info, otherwise I welcome you to view it below and would love to hear your thoughts: https://t.co/Qgy8PqmrMH