Overview

• Neon has started the theatrical rollout, with select theaters opening Oct. 3 and a national release set for Oct. 10.
• Peck began a five-city promotional tour Oct. 2 at New York’s IFC Center, with events planned in Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and a virtual Q&A for Chicago.
• The documentary uses George Orwell’s own words performed by Damian Lewis, favoring archival and contemporary montage over talking heads.
• Footage spans historical and present-day crises, including Myanmar, Gaza, Ukraine, and Jan. 6, plus clips from multiple 1984 adaptations and other cultural references.
• Made in collaboration with the Orwell Estate, the 119-minute film has drawn acclaim for its urgency, with some reviewers noting a didactic, overstuffed approach.