Year: 2008
Runtime: 92 min
Language: English
Director: David Hoffman
Following the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, a wave of anxiety washed over the United States, igniting a tense Cold War arms race. This documentary, narrated by Liev Schreiber, explores the dangerous period of escalating tensions that brought the world to the brink of nuclear conflict. It reveals the surprising agreement forged between two former generals, a pivotal moment that ultimately averted global catastrophe and shaped the course of history.
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