Epoch Collection

The Epoch Collection is a two-film series released between 2001 and 2003. This collection explores the multifaceted implications of discovering extraterrestrial life, focusing on the interplay between scientific inquiry and deeply held beliefs. The films center on a team of experts who encounter alien phenomena that challenge fundamental understandings, leading to significant political, religious, and personal consequences for those involved. A central character is a scientist grappling with revelations that create internal conflict. A key theme throughout the Epoch Collection is the ethical and philosophical complexity inherent in the search for life beyond Earth. The series prompts viewers to consider the profound questions surrounding humanity's place in the universe and the potential re-evaluation of core values, beliefs, and purpose such a discovery might necessitate. The films encourage contemplation on morality and ethics when confronting cosmic implications, particularly concerning the definition of right and wrong in this new context. The collection comprises two films: Epoch (2001) with a runtime of 96 minutes and Epoch: Evolution (2003), which has a runtime of 94 minutes. The total runtime of the collection is 190 minutes. The series was produced between 2001 and 2003, with a reported budget of zero and revenue of zero.