
Channeling (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: De@th on Live
Director: Drew Thomas
Writer: Drew Thomas
Production & Genre
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Companies: Ace Entertainment
Genre: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction
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Story
In the near future where everyone broadcasts their lives online for validation and viewership, soldier Wyatt Maddox returns home to find his younger brother has died under mysterious circumstances. The police dismiss it as a straightforward case, but Wyatt isn't convinced. Teaming up with Tara, his late brother's online collaborator, Wyatt straps on an eye-cam and sets out to investigate the truth. As they dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover the dark side of the broadcasting business.
Summary
Channeling (2013) is a drama set against the backdrop of a future where everyone seeks validation through online broadcasts. Directed by Drew Thomas, the film explores themes of obsession with viewership and the lengths people will go to for ratings. The story focuses on Wyatt Maddox, who returns home from his military service to attend his younger brother's funeral only to find that his death was not as straightforward as it seemed. Driven by curiosity and determination, Wyatt uses his brother's online broadcasts as clues, delving into the dark side of the broadcasting industry.