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Countdown to Zero

Documentary

2010, Movie, 1h 31min

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 coincide with the New Year's Eve countdown.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic David Hughes

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...a valuable and scary film that should be seen.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...still screamingly urgent and contemporary.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marc Savlov

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...less a documentary in the traditional sense than a scathing piece of advocacy journalism.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

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Countdown to Zero takes viewers on a chilling and hypnotic journey around the world, revealing the alarming probability of a nuclear disaster and addressing a problem that could determine the fate of humanity. The documentary exposes the escalating nuclear arms race and the easy ways to acquire an atomic bomb - building, buying, or stealing it. With an array of important international statesmen sharing their insights, the film makes a compelling case for worldwide nuclear disarmament and emphasizes the urgent need to address this critical issue before it's too late.

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