Countdown to Zero
“Demand Zero.”
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Cast
Graham Allison James A. Baker Bruce Blair Tony Blair Zbigniew Brzezinski Matthew Bunn
Credits
Written by: 
Lucy Walker
Plot
Although the Cold War is behind us, the threat of nuclear disaster remains very real. Director Lucy Walker discusses the invention of the atomic bomb and brings the story into the present day, examining the possibility of nuclear calamity under the categories of "Madness," "Accident" and "Miscalculation." With narration by Gary Oldman, the film includes a hypothetical sequence of a nuclear explosion in New York City's Times Square, timed to…
Sinekatalog’s take
A sobering documentary on how close the world still stands to nuclear catastrophe, from the first bomb to today's stockpiles. It argues its case with clear explanations and expert voices. Alarming, informative viewing for anyone who thinks the threat has passed.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (2,359 votes)
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