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More than 84 people were interviewed for a documentary that argues the risk of nuclear weapon use has increased since the Cold War ended.
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Synopsis
Gary Oldman narrates a chilling hypothetical sequence in Times Square, where a New Year's Eve countdown culminates in a nuclear explosion. Directed by Lucy Walker, *Countdown to Zero* addresses the increasing threat of nuclear weapons in the post-Cold War era. The film features interviews with prominent figures such as Tony Blair, Jimmy Carter, and Mikhail Gorbachev, who discuss the risks of terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and the theft of nuclear materials. Produced by Participant Media, it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.
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The GuardianThis brilliant, urgent documentary revives dormant fears of the nuclear apocalypse.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tony Blair and Jimmy Carter discussing nuclear threats.
- Find out about the role of nuclear proliferation in modern terrorism.
- See how the film connects to Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with over 84 people, including Robert McNamara.
- Countdown to Zero premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2010.
- The film was initially set for U.S. release on July 9, 2010, but changed to July 23.
- Gary Oldman narrated the film's prologue.
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Who directed the documentary Countdown to Zero?
Countdown to Zero was directed by British filmmaker Lucy Walker.
When was Countdown to Zero released in the United States?
Countdown to Zero was set for theatrical release on July 9, 2010, but was changed to July 23.
Which notable figures were interviewed in Countdown to Zero?
The film features interviews with Tony Blair, Jimmy Carter, Mikhail Gorbachev, Robert McNamara, Pervez Musharraf, and Valerie Plame.
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