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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026)

Dates with showtimes for The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist (2026)
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Fri, Mar 27

Director: Charlie Tyrell, Daniel Roher Run Time: 103 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2026

Country: United States
Language: English

About the film:

A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity, and explores the most powerful technology humanity has ever created… and what’s at stake if we get it wrong.

About the filmmaker:

Daniel Roher is a Canadian documentary filmmaker known for his compelling, character-driven storytelling and focus on global political and cultural subjects. He gained international recognition with Navalny, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Roher’s work blends investigative depth with cinematic craft, establishing him as one of the most prominent emerging voices in contemporary documentary filmmaking.

Charlie Tyrell is a Canadian filmmaker recognized for his emotionally resonant documentaries and shorts that explore family, identity, and personal history. His acclaimed short documentary My Dead Dad’s Porno Tapes premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Special Jury Award for Nonfiction, earning widespread praise for its humor, vulnerability, and inventive storytelling. Tyrell’s work often blends intimate autobiography with broader reflections on memory and connection.

 

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MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners
WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media

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