Countdown to Zero (2009)

I don’t know how you can watch a documentary of this magnitude and not come away affected in some manner. Although you must temper fear with logic—you must take head to the facts presented here. The danger of nuclear war being used by the unstable political leaders is a viable threat.

Countdown to Zero explores the growing list of countries that have and continue to grow their nuclear armaments. The documentary weights the potential for ‘rogue’ weapons and the hope for global attitude change and disarmament. Peppered with insights from world leaders and policy experts, the film is certainly thought provoking.

As I see it, Countdown to Zero stares directly into the crystal ball and while it doesn’t examine the potential fall-out of said disaster, it does question the world’s seemingly disinterest in who has what and why. Since the first bomb was dropped in 1945, ‘experts’ worldwide have questioned the morality and inherent danger with the medium. This documentary doesn't delve into that either.  It's purpose, I think, it simple to begin dialogue among citizens of this world.