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Deep Dive: No Nukes (1980)

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No Nukes
No Nukes is a 1980 documentary and concert film featuring performances from the September 1979 Madison Square Garden concerts organized by the Musicians United for Safe Energy collective. Key figures such as Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, and John Hall led the event, which aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear power. The film includes scenes of the organizers preparing for the event and an anti-nuclear rally at Battery Park in New York City. The documentary marks the first official appearance of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band on film, debuting the song 'The River.' Other notable performances include James Taylor and Carly Simon's duet on 'Mockingbird' and Graham Nash's commentary on nuclear waste. The film was released on various home media formats but has not been made available on DVD as of 2023.

Why Watch

  • •See Bruce Springsteen's first film performance
  • •Watch Carly Simon and James Taylor's duet
  • •Find out about the anti-nuclear rally at Battery Park

Did You Know

•Bruce Springsteen's live act first appeared on film in 1980.
•The song 'The River' was debuted during the September 1979 concerts.
•Peter Tosh was removed from the film and album due to controversy.

Perfect For

1970s music fansNuclear energy activistsConcert film enthusiasts