Future Shock

197243 min4.7Documentary
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Overview

Future Shock is a Documentary film released in 1972. The movie stars Orson Welles and follows a story about “Our modern technology has achieved a degree of sophistication beyond our wildest dreams.. Fans of Documentary movies will enjoy its gripping and family.

“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)

Plot Summary

The plot of Future Shock revolves around “Our modern technology has achieved a degree of sophistication beyond our wildest dreams.. Directed with a gripping style, the film explores themes of family and has attracted audiences looking to watch movies online.

Director

Alexander Grasshoff

Writers

Ken Rosen, Alvin Toffler

Cast and Crew

The cast of Future Shock is led by Orson Welles. Other key roles help bring the Documentary story to life. You can watch Future Shock online and explore the full cast and crew on Fluxcap Stream.

Genres

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Production

McGraw-Hill FilmsMetromedia Producers Corporation

Why People Love This Movie

Why do people love Future Shock? The combination of gripping storytelling, strong performances from Orson Welles, and its family themes has made it a favorite for viewers who watch movies online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Future Shock released?
Future Shock was released in 1972.
Who stars in Future Shock?
Future Shock stars Orson Welles and features a strong supporting cast. See the full cast list on this page.
What genre is Future Shock?
Future Shock is a Documentary film. You can browse more Documentary movies on Fluxcap Stream.
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