Future Shock
Originally released in 1972. Future Shock is a documentary film. directed by Alexander Grasshoff. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Orson Welles, James McGaugh, and Alvin Toffler
Synopsis
“Our modern technology has achieved a degree of sophistication beyond our wildest dreams. But this technology has exacted a pretty heavy price. We live in an age of anxiety, a time of stress. And with all our sophistication we are in fact, the victims of our own technological strength. We are the victims of shock … of future shock.” No, this isn’t a quote from a Huffington Post column on the Facebookization of modern communication. Nor is it pulled from an academic treatise on the phenomenologies of post-industrial existence. This statement was made by Orson Welles in the 1972 futurist documentary Future Shock, and, unlike some of the more dated elements of 1970s educational films, Future Shock remains shockingly current in verbalizing the concerns and anxieties that come along with rapid societal and technological change. (Indiana University Libraries Moving Image Archive)
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 43m
43 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- McGraw-Hill Films
- Metromedia Producers Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Future Shock about?
“Our modern technology has achieved a degree of sophistication beyond our wildest dreams. But this technology has exacted a pretty heavy price. We live in an age of anxiety, a time of stress. And...
Who directed Future Shock?
Future Shock was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.
How long is Future Shock?
Future Shock has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).
When was Future Shock released?
Future Shock was released on February 22, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Future Shock?
The main cast of Future Shock includes Orson Welles, James McGaugh, Alvin Toffler.