The World Awaits

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In this film, noted philosopher Noam Chomsky, world renowned physician and activist Helen Caldicott, M.D., and founder of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation David Krieger come together through interwoven interviews to create a narrative that addresses one of the most urgent needs of our planet: the modern dangers of nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear terrorism in the world today. “The World Awaits” depicts the effects of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for nuclear states to reduce and eventually eliminate these highly destructive weapons of mass destruction. The narrative presents the dangers of these weapons, including recent close calls and almost-attacks over the 70 years since the first use of nuclear weapons in August 1945. The film also explores the current threat of nuclear terrorism and the dangers of nuclear power plants in today’s world. The three core interviews are interwoven with archival footage of presidents Barack Obama, John Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower and Harry Truman.

“The World Awaits” makes a strong argument for never using these weapons again and how these outdated arms and power sources should be abolished in the best interests of the survival of humanity and our planet. Speakers from Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility and Veterans for Peace will be joining us for discussion after the film.

Release Year: 2016

Running Time: 98 min

Director: Don Haderlein

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  1. Koz
    #1 Koz 5 August, 2020, 10:56

    I worked on the Minuteman III weapon system for more than ten years.

    I tried to watch the movie but the information is so inaccurate I gave up watching.

    Misleading, Inaccurate, mixing information from different accidents together. Even mixing accidents that were in different countries together for the fear factor.

    I’ve been in the nuclear field most of my life. I’ve studied the accidents.

    This movie is so far teaching, and untruthful it is not funny! You should be ashamed of yourself’s!

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