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A Waymo™ Blocks My Neighbours Door For Around 39 Minutes (2026)
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A Waymo™ Blocks My Neighbours Door For Around 39 Minutes (2026)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
August 12, 2026
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
August 12, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
008 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Paige Katzmark
Screenwriter
Paige Katzmark

In an age where technology promises seamless convenience, one quiet suburban morning is upended by a most unexpected intruder: a self-driving vehicle. Paige Katzmark directs this sharp, minimalist documentary that captures, in real time, the absurdist drama unfolding when a Waymo™ autonomous car comes to a standstill, effectively sealing a neighbor's front door for a staggering 39 minutes. The film observes the growing frustration and helplessness of the residents as they confront a machine that refuses to yield, transforming a mundane street into a stage for a modern-day standoff. With a dry, observational tone, the documentary becomes a compelling microcosm of our complex relationship with automation, exploring themes of control, dependency, and the unforeseen glitches in our smartest systems. As minutes tick by, the simple act of leaving one's home becomes a Sisyphean challenge, making for a surprisingly tense and darkly humorous examination of when progress parks in the wrong place.