Life in a Day (2020) is a remarkable feat that celebrates the beauty and resilience of humanity. This feature-length documentary was created with over 300,000 clips submitted by people from more than 190 countries on July 25th, 2020—a single day that will forever be remembered for its extraordinary events.
The film starts off with a series of mothers in labor, delivering their babies amidst the joy and happiness of their families from all corners of the world. Following this heartwarming introduction, viewers are treated to an array of scenes depicting morning routines from various individuals—from those living in refugee camps to those enjoying their morning showers in luxury. Though this montage is full of familiar moments, it serves as an incredible reminder of our interconnectedness across the planet.
From here on out, Life in a Day (2020) creates an engaging narrative composed of moments that manage to be both vague and obvious at the same time. These clips provide insight into the diverse experiences people are having around the world while also highlighting significant events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests happening worldwide.
However, despite all these difficult circumstances, Life in a Day (2020) still manages to capture everyday life in its funny, beautiful and heartbreaking glory. It’s 10-year predecessor Life in a Day (2010) provides a comparison for just how far technology has come—both in terms of video quality and widespread access to creative content sharing platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The original film may have been filmed with simpler means but remains no less captivating or celebratory of human life today.
Life In A Day (2020) provides an inspiring reminder that life goes on even when times seem uncertain or bleak. By watching this documentary we can not only open our eyes to different points of view but also become more united and connected with one another no matter where we come from or how different our lives may be. If you’re looking for something thought provoking yet uplifting—this may just be it!
