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The Atomic Cafe
Documentary, History
Following World War II and the U.S. development of nuclear weapons, the government made propaganda films in the 1940s and 1950s to ease public anxiety. Combining factual information with speculation and stories,…
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Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
Documentary, History, War
"Trinity and Beyond" explores the history of nuclear weapons development from 1945 to 1963. Using newly revealed, classified footage from several countries, this documentary offers a unique look at the atomic age.…
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Hiroshima
Documentary, Drama, War
This documentary details the world's first nuclear attack and its devastating consequences. Over three weeks, from the initial Trinity test to the bombing of Hiroshima, it explores the political decisions leading up…
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Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr: Ronald Reagan
Documentary
This documentary film presents an unusual interview with Mr. Reagan, moving beyond standard political questioning. Interviewers discuss complex topics like international affairs in Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia, government bond proposals, the energy crisis,…
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Nuclear Savage: The Islands of Secret Project 4.1
This film is a powerful political exposé and a deeply personal look at Pacific Islanders fighting for survival, dignity, and justice. It tells the story of communities grappling with the long-term consequences…
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1989
Anders Østergaard's film investigates the year leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall, focusing on events in Hungary that preceded the dramatic changes of November 1989. The film recreates these…
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Last to Know
"Last To Know" is a documentary featuring political prisoners imprisoned in East Germany for opposing the regime that existed until 1990. The film explores their experiences during their trials and examines their…
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Reich: Three Tales
"Three Tales" is a video music project by composer Steve Reich and video artist Beryl Korot. It unfolds in three parts, each exploring a 20th-century technological advancement and its harmful effects on…
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Rockin' the Wall
This film explores the role of rock and roll in the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Iron Curtain. It features firsthand accounts from musicians who performed during…
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8.1Salute to Reagan - A President's Greatest Moments
"Salute to Reagan" highlights key moments where Ronald Reagan inspired patriotism, optimism, and humor. The film features his most memorable quotes, from his inaugural address – "We are too great a nation…
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White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Steven Okazaki's film offers a powerful examination of the lasting impact of the first atomic bombings of World War II. Through interviews with fourteen survivors – many sharing their stories for the…
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200,000 Phantoms
In 1914, Czech architect Jan Letzel designed a center for the World Expo in Hiroshima, which was destroyed by the atomic bombing in August 1945. Today, the skeletal remains of the building,…
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The Bomb
The Bomb uses newly declassified footage to tell the story of humanity's most destructive creation. It follows the development of the atomic bomb, from initial tests to its role in international affairs,…
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Disco and Atomic War
This is an alternate look at the Cold War. In Soviet-occupied Estonia, a group of unknown individuals used unconventional means to intercept a Finnish television broadcast – a glimpse of Western culture.…
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7.5
Tokyo Phoenix
Tokyo, the former city of Edo, has risen from the ashes twice in 150 years – following a devastating earthquake in 1923 and incendiary bombings in 1945. This remarkable rebirth has transformed…
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Twice: The Extraordinary Life of Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Tsutomu Yamaguchi is a *hibakusha*, a survivor of both the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Approaching 90, Yamaguchi breaks with tradition and shares his story in response to a…
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Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents
Since 1950, there have been 32 nuclear weapon accidents, termed "Broken Arrows"—incidents involving unexpected events with nuclear weapons that lead to accidental launch, firing, detonation, theft, or loss. Six nuclear weapons have…
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1979: Big Bang of the Present
1979: A pivotal year marked by transformative global events. China embraces economic reform under Deng Xiaoping. The United Kingdom experiences radical economic changes under Margaret Thatcher. Iran undergoes a seismic shift with…
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Camp Century: The Hidden City Beneath the Ice
In 1959, at the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government established a top-secret military base in northern Greenland: Camp Century. The base was designed like a small town, complete with…
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The Most Dangerous Man in Europe: Otto Skorzeny's After War
Otto Skorzeny, a Waffen-SS officer known for his daring wartime missions, was imprisoned after World War II in 1947. He escaped less than a year later and sought refuge in Spain, under…
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My Favorite War
In Soviet-occupied Latvia during the Cold War, young Ilze Burkovska is captivated by stories of World War II. Dreaming of becoming a filmmaker, she navigates a world defined by totalitarian control and…
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The Jump
During the 1970s Cold War, an American patrol boat encounters a Soviet ship for discussions about fishing rights in the Atlantic. While negotiations are underway on the U.S. Coast Guard vessel, a…
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Lise Meitner: The Mother of the Atom Bomb
Historians consider physicist Lise Meitner to be as important as Einstein, Heisenberg, and Hahn. In the 1930s, just before World War II, she led a small team in discovering that splitting uranium's…
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The Man Who Saved the World
In 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet Navy officer Vasily Arkhipov prevented a nuclear launch, averting a global catastrophe. His actions stopped a potential nuclear war and the resulting devastation.
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The Neutron Bomb
In the late 1950s, a concept emerged for a nuclear weapon designed to inflict maximum casualties while minimizing destruction to buildings and infrastructure – ideal for military occupation. This is the story…
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Mission to Mir
This film explores how much has changed since the Cold War era of the 1950s and 60s, when the US and Russia viewed each other with deep suspicion. Amidst this backdrop, a…
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6.5
The Half-Life of Genius Physicist Raemer Schreiber
This two-hour film presents a straightforward and respectful look at the life and work of Dr. Schreiber. He, along with his wife Marge and daughter Paula, relocate to the New Mexico high…
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The Jazz Ambassadors
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement, this is a compelling story about music, diplomacy, and race. Starting in 1955, the United States enlisted its top…
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McCarthy
"McCarthy" tells the story of Joseph McCarthy, a Wisconsin senator who unexpectedly gained power. Once in office, he claimed a major conspiracy threatened America – not from a foreign nation, but from…
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The Day After Trinity
This acclaimed, Academy Award-nominated documentary uses the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist who headed the Manhattan Project, to explore the dangers of nuclear war. Oppenheimer led the development of…
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