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Override is a 1994 American science fiction short film. It was the directorial debut of Danny Glover [1] and starred Lou Diamond Phillips and Emily Lloyd. It is based on the Nebula- and Hugo-nominated short story "Over the Long Haul", by Martha Soukup. [2]

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The film was part of Showtime's Directed By... series that showcased well-known Hollywood actors stepping behind the camera as first-time film directors.

Override revolves around a tractor-trailer driver. [3]

Music

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Cibo Matto. [3]

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