Remember when the future was hopeful and cool?
Remember when the future was hopeful and cool? And the idea of jet packs, flying cars, and living in space seemed just around the corner? 'Return to Tomorrow' is a new documentary film that shows how the optimism of the past can help us build a better future.
George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.
