tarcone
08-03-2011, 02:12 PM
I posted about this in the What to watch on netflix thread, but I cant get it out of my head. Here is the synopsis from netflix:
"Banned by the BBC for being too disturbing, Peter Watkins's documentary-style drama imagines the devastating effects of a nuclear attack on a small town in England -- collateral damage from an all-out war between the U.S.S.R. and the United States. Food supplies dwindle, orphaned children roam the streets, and burn victims die a slow, agonizing death. Despite being a work of fiction, the film won the 1967 Best Documentary Oscar."
This was a very powerful film. I remember the movie from the 80s about nuclear war and what happens. But this was so disturbing and graphic. I was never a fan of nuclear arms. But I went along with Reagans assertion that a good defense is a better offense then the enemy. But my goodness, I hope nothing like this ever happens. In fact I am now firmly in the "get rid of all nukes" camp.
I think everyone should take a look at this. Its only 47 minutes long, but it is a terrifying 47 minutes.
"Banned by the BBC for being too disturbing, Peter Watkins's documentary-style drama imagines the devastating effects of a nuclear attack on a small town in England -- collateral damage from an all-out war between the U.S.S.R. and the United States. Food supplies dwindle, orphaned children roam the streets, and burn victims die a slow, agonizing death. Despite being a work of fiction, the film won the 1967 Best Documentary Oscar."
This was a very powerful film. I remember the movie from the 80s about nuclear war and what happens. But this was so disturbing and graphic. I was never a fan of nuclear arms. But I went along with Reagans assertion that a good defense is a better offense then the enemy. But my goodness, I hope nothing like this ever happens. In fact I am now firmly in the "get rid of all nukes" camp.
I think everyone should take a look at this. Its only 47 minutes long, but it is a terrifying 47 minutes.