NEUTRON BOMB: WHEN THE NUCLEAR ARMS RACE GOT OUT OF CONTROL

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the terrifying escalation of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War, a period where the threat of Mutually Assured Destruction loomed large over global society. It contextualizes this by examining geopolitical events such as the coup in Chile, the aftermath of the Vietnam War, and conflicts in Angola, highlighting the complex web of proxy wars and superpower maneuvering. The film particularly focuses on the chilling development and testing of the Neutron Bomb, a weapon designed to maximize casualties while leaving infrastructure intact, sparking widespread horror and protest. Against this backdrop of escalating tensions, the narrative follows diplomatic efforts, like the Carter-Brezhnev summit, aimed at curbing the proliferation of nuclear arsenals and ultimately reducing the global stockpile to a precarious balance.