Totally Under Control (2020)

About Totally Under Control

Totally Under Control is an insightful documentary film that presents an in-depth look at how the United States dealt with the Covid-19 outbreak during the initial stages. Directed by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney, with co-directors Ophelia Harutyunyan and Suzanne Hillinger, this film provides a detailed examination of the administration's failed response towards the global pandemic.

Making / Production

The documentary was shot in secret over the course of five months, during 2020. Delivering a level of detail that underlines the government’s confusion and denial in the face of the global pandemic. Gibney, alongside his co-directors, combined intensive investigative reporting and damning interviews from public health officials and medical experts to create a cautionary tale of bureaucratic indifference and lack of leadership in the face of a global pandemic.

Actors

• Alex Gibney (Director, Producer): As an acclaimed documentarian, Gibney expertly provided an analytical narrative throughout the film, weaving a compelling story through interviews and facts.
• Ophelia Harutyunyan (Co-Director): Working alongside Gibney, her arresting visuals helped the documentary convey the harsh reality of the Covid-19 crisis.
• Suzanne Hillinger (Co-Director): Hillinger’s invaluable contribution in directing added a more comprehensive and profound understanding of the global pandemic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary was filmed secretly during the global pandemic in 2020.
• The name 'Totally Under Control' is a reference to President Donald Trump's statement that the virus was 'totally under control'.

Awards

The film hasn't received any awards as of yet.

Quotes

• "This is like fighting a ghost." - Thomas Frieden, former Director of CDC
• "It's pretty clear that we're on our own." - Medical Professional

Music, Soundtrack

• "American Crisis" by Bob Mould: used as part of the soundtrack, conveys the sense of urgency and chaos during the crisis.