Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down"
Originally released in 2010. Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down" is a documentary/war film. directed by Harun Farocki. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An exploration of how the U.S. military employs video game technology to train troops for war. Filmed at the United States Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Watson is Down pairs footage of soldiers at computers engaging in combat-simulation training with scenes from the video games.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harun Farocki Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down" about?
An exploration of how the U.S. military employs video game technology to train troops for war. Filmed at the United States Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Watson is Down pairs footage of sol...
Who directed Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down"?
Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down" was directed by Harun Farocki.
How long is Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down"?
Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down" has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down" released?
Serious Games 1 – "Watson Is Down" was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.