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Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD

2014 · 110 min

A lively, affectionate deep-dive into a cult comic's rebellious history, full of talking heads and archival scraps that rewards fans and curious newcomers alike.

Tagline
The anarchic and unruly history of the galaxy's greatest comic
Overview
A long overdue documentary that tells the story of 2000AD, the unsung cult hero of the comics industry. This film will celebrate and pay respect to the comic and explore its importance and influence on contemporary pop culture.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • art
  • media
  • rebellion
  • identity
  • politics
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour6
Realism9
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
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Starring
Pat Mills, Grant Morrison, Dan Abnett, Neil Gaiman, Alex Garland, Scott Ian, John Wagner, Karen Berger
Runtime
110 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
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