Truth or Consequences is a speculative documentary about time and how we weave the past into the present and our possible future.
This fascinating, speculative documentary is set in the small desert town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, whose eccentric name is the result of a 1950 radio game show contest. Subtly set in a near future when space travel has begun, this unusual film focuses on the experiences and memories of five residents, and elegantly weaves together observational documentation, archival footage, and virtual reality experimentation. Its sci-fi undertone is inspired by a launch site for commercial space travel that exists outside of town and featuring an improvised score by Grammy-winning musician Bill Frisell. Truth or Consequences is a lyrical meditation on progress and history, as well as how we navigate a sense of loss within ourselves and a changing world.
Hannah Jayanti | USA | 2021 | 102 mins.
