Turning Point: Nuclear Weapons and the Cold War is a documentary series that takes viewers on an edifying journey through the key moments of the Cold War, beginning with the development ofatomic weapons and their explosive expansion in the years that followed. It covers a crucial historical period, from thecollapse of the Soviet Union to the rise of Vladimir Putin and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the lasting repercussions of that era on the world today.
With over 100 interviews conducted in seven different countries, Turning Point offers unique and personal perspectives on how the Cold War shaped lives and altered the course of history. From survivors of the atomic bombings ofHiroshima, to current political leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, former CIA Director Robert Gates, and former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, each testimony contributes to a complex and nuanced picture of this period.
The series also features iconic Cold War figures, such as the son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, German protest leaders who played a role in the fall of the Berlin Wall, and offers one of the last long interviews with anti-nuclear activist Daniel Ellsberg, famous for denouncing US nuclear plans as "institutional madness".
Turning Point: Nuclear Weapons and the Cold War is not just a history lesson; it's a call to reflection on the enduring influence of the Cold War on contemporary international relations, and the dangers posed by nuclear weapons. Through sequences heralded as captivating and moving personal accounts, this documentary series puts past and present tensions into perspective, underlining the crucial importance of diplomacy and peace in a world still haunted by the ghosts of the Cold War.
Turning Point: Nuclear Weapons and the Cold War promises a deep, gripping analysis of one of the 20th century's most defining conflicts on Netflix from March 12, 2024.
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