The Day After - Political reaction

Title

The Day After - Political reaction

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:12

Description

Report on political reaction to the showing on ITV of The Day After, a film portraying the effects of a nuclear holocaust. SDP leader Dr David Owen, CND leader Bruce Kent, and Defence Minister, Michael Heseltine comment. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; David Owen; Bruce Kent

Keywords

USA; Films; Nuclear weapons; Nuclear warfare; Anti-nuclear movements; Politicians; Nuclear explosions; Film making; Nuclear disasters; American (cultural identity); The Day After

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