Jerry Brown: The Shape of Things to Come

This documentary presents a live, half-hour campaign broadcast featuring Jerry Brown. Staged in Madison, Wisconsin, it aimed to innovate with real-time video effects, although it faced numerous technical challenges, leading to its nickname "Apocalypse Brown." The film provides a rare glimpse into political campaigning during the 1980 Democratic primaries, framed within the context of a significant historical moment.

For collectors of political documentaries or those interested in the era's media experimentation, this film offers insight into the intersection of politics and technology. Its unique production style, characterized by mishaps and improvisation, highlights the evolving nature of political communication in the late 20th century.