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A documentary about President Reagan's high-stakes nuclear negotiations with Soviet leader Gorbachev. Archive footage and interviews discuss atomic weapons, global conflict fears and political brinkmanship. Mild profanity plus references to racism and haunted moods. Best for middle schoolers studying Cold War history with guidance.
Uplifting themes
Diplomacy and arms-reduction efforts come across as paths away from catastrophe Historical leaders who pursued dialogue despite opposition are highlighted, though they are often flawed
Story (may spoil tone)
President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.
Details
Violence Nuclear arsenals, war fears and military brinkmanship dominate the hist…
Nuclear arsenals, war fears and military brinkmanship dominate the historical subject matter
Language Archive and interview clips include hell, bull s-word and other mild pr…
Archive and interview clips include hell, bull s-word and other mild profanity
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Brief references to smoking and social drinking appear in period footage
Brief references to smoking and social drinking appear in period footage
Frightening Cold War nuclear anxiety and doomsday talk may unsettle sensitive viewe…
Cold War nuclear anxiety and doomsday talk may unsettle sensitive viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Racism is referenced when political rhetoric and social attitudes of th…
Racism is referenced when political rhetoric and social attitudes of the era come up
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Why were nuclear weapons so frightening during the Cold War?
- How can leaders de-escalate when tensions run highest?
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