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Video Shock: The Revolution in Your Living Room

1985•53m
Documentary

The video revolution and its impact on both the public and the family.

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Production

WBZ-TV

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Mike Farrell

Mike Farrell

Self - Host

Dan Rather

Dan Rather

Self

James Rosenfield

Self

Grant Tinker

Self

Norman Lear

Norman Lear

Self

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