Future Shock

Year: 1972

Runtime: 43 mins

Language: English

Director: Alexander Grasshoff

Documentary

Orson Welles narrates the 1972 documentary, examining how unprecedented technological sophistication has created widespread anxiety and stress. The film argues that society becomes a victim of its own rapid advances, describing the “future shock” of constant change. Despite its 1970s style, the commentary remains strikingly relevant to today’s digital age.

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