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After the Big One : Nuclear War on the Prairies

Accession number: 
1983.0018
Release Year: 
Film Properties: 
Length (minutes): 
23
Holding Institutions: 

Concordia University - Media Catalogue

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This film deals straightforwardly with the consequences of a nuclear attack for the Canadian Prairies. The Prairies are singled out because of their proximity to huge stockpiles of intercontinental ballistic missiles located in North Dakota. Scenes include a visit to a missile base and to an emergency government bunker in Manitoba. A doctor, a farmer and a civil defence coordinator provide different perspectives on nuclear war. Although the film focuses on one region, it provides a model for people everywhere who would like to know more about their own situation but don't know what questions to ask.