Awakening from the 20th Century (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, Awakening from the 20th Century is a documentary film directed by Chip Lord, running about 35 minutes.
What it’s about. "Awakening from the 20th Century" contends with the collision between the actual and the virtual in the city of San Francisco. "Is life becoming virtual?" Lord asks. "Are we witnessing the end of the City? Will the computer replace the automobile?" These questions are taken up by six prominent writers, musicians, and multi-media workers, who describe their own shifting relationships to technology and public space within the city. Awakening from the 20th Century is structured around imagery from several San Francisco sites: the broadcast transmission tower Sutro Tower; "Critical Mass," an activist bicycle event; and locations from the Dashiel Hammet Walking Tour, which are interspersed with scenes from The Maltese Falcon.
Who’s in it. Awakening from the 20th Century stars Homer Flynn, John Sanborn, Ellen Ullman and Gannon Hall, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awakening from the 20th Century page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awakening from the 20th Century (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awakening from the 20th Century change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Awakening from the 20th Century?
- Awakening from the 20th Century stars Homer Flynn, John Sanborn, Ellen Ullman, Gannon Hall and Rebecca Solnit.
- When was Awakening from the 20th Century released?
- Awakening from the 20th Century was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.