Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It starts with something small.

At a gas station, a minor disagreement between strangers slowly escalates into something far more volatile. As tempers rise and tension spreads from person to person, the situation spirals toward an uncomfortable breaking point.

Public Freakout is a tightly wound drama about conflict, ego, and the strange spectacle of modern public behavior.

Written and directed by Julia Bales

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From the filmmaker:

“Inspired by the chaos and tension of real online ‘public freakout’ videos, this film explores how quickly ordinary moments can spiral when nobody is willing to let go.”

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