Countdown to Zero – A new documentary pressing for a closer look at the effects of storing nuclear weapons
While there are many well-advertised movies currently in theaters, one potentially powerful and revolutionary documentary has gone under the radar. From the producers of An Inconvenient Truth and nonprofit Global Zero, Countdown to Zero brings us an eye opening film urging people to request that their governments hold zero nuclear weapons.
Since the first atomic bomb was created there has been a race in the production of nuclear weapons worldwide. While on the surface people look at these weapons of mass destruction as protection, the documentary requests that deep thought be given to how well these monstrous inventions actually protect us. The film questions how a bomb, when in use can wipe out an entire city and all its civilians, can be considered a safety precaution. Or what happens when there are accidents in the building or storing of nukes? These weapons have the potential to destroy our planet, and Countdown to Zero is calling for a movement to end their creation.
Although the possession of nuclear weapons is linked to power status throughout the world (Myanmar recently has begun plans to develop weapons of mass destruction), the movement encouraged by Countdown to Zero already has many military and political supporters, including President Obama who agreed with President Medvedev of Russia to begin to cut down their respective supplies of nuclear weapons. The documentary urges that the agreement and approval of these influential figures is not enough–they need the support of their constituents (and pressure to stay the course) in order to achieve these goals.
Nuclear weapons have widely been accepted as the status quo, but now Countdown to Zero is asking viewers to rethink their role on our planet.
Follow the link below to view the trailer and sign a declaration if you support the documentary’s cause. Treat yourself and bring your friends to this insightful documentary!
View the trailer and sign a declaration to show your support: http://www.takepart.com/zero
