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From One Second to the Next is a documentary film released in 2013 directed by Werner Herzog. The film examines the dangers of texting while driving, particularly by telling four true stories of victims of such accidents, and their families. The movie, which is produced by the telecom giant AT&T, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving, as well as provide insights into road safety.

The documentary follows the lives of four people, who had their lives impacted permanently by texting while driving accidents, From the perspectives of themselves, their families, first responders and others affected by the accidents. The subjects are Xzavier Davis-Bilbo, a 13-year-old who was hit by a distracted driver while riding his bike now unable to walk, Aaron Deveau, a Massachusetts teenager sentenced to prison after he hit and killed a pedestrian while texting, Chandler Gerber, who suffered brain injury and numerous broken bones after the friends she was driving with got into an accident because one of them was texting and finally, Cristina Robles, whose 2-year-old daughter was killed by a driver who texted before hitting them. The film focuses on how their lives were irrevocably changed due to a few seconds of texting. The viewer observes them coping up with their injuries, dealing with the aftermath of the accidents and the grief of losing a loved one.

The film also follows the stories of several people whose job is to deal with texting while driving accidents. The movie interviews both police officers and emergency workers, who share their experiences and the dangers they see every day. They also share their practical tips to reduce such accidents. They discuss some of the innovative programs that their organizations have implemented to tackle the problem of distracted driving.

Throughout the movie, Herzog takes a distinctive approach in the way he treats his subjects. He never judges or blames them for their actions and instead attempts to showcase the human face of tragedy. The film helps to bring attention to the dangers of texting while driving in a compassionate, informative and impactful way.

The documentary is 34 minutes long, and the affective score (music) becomes easily emotional, creating a lot of emotional tension in the viewer. The documentary features some striking imagery and effective use of storytelling techniques, keeping the viewer forward and fully engaged throughout the film. The story is well-told, and there's no denying the heart-breaking nature of these tragic events.

Overall, From One Second to the Next is an emotionally impactful and compelling documentary that captures the devastation of texting while driving accidents. The film is an essential tool for advocacy and urges viewers to understand the gravity of the issue and take responsibility for reducing accidents caused by texting while driving. It sends a powerful message about this issue, and it is highly recommended to anyone who cares about road safety.

From One Second to the Next is a 2013 documentary with a runtime of 35 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.