An animated short produced by my alma mater as part of a series of pro-capitalism videos during the Cold War. Another in the series may be viewed here: http://www.videosift.com/video/Make-Mine-Freedom-Cold-War-Era-Ca... continue reading
posted by RussianBeard 1 decade 6 years ago • 1,014 views
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Cold War history / culture / anything is possibly my majorest passion, so a CW playlist is my best idea ever. I invite you to peruse it and please make suggestions for new video additions!
I'm definitely looking for cultural items as well as straight politico-military history, although not every movie or TV show from the era will count (eg.: 'Dr. Strangelove' = big yes, but 'Leave It To Beaver' = not so much). Some more modern things with a CW influence are also here. At the same time, my intention is not to have it chockablock with nuclear test explosions (I have another playlist for that -- that and kitties).
Basically all vids should have some linkage with the tension and drama of the 40-year nuclear-armed superpower standoff. I look forward to your ideas!
A network of secret tunnels built in 1940 as deep air-raid shelters 100ft under central London has gone on sale.
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1 decade 6 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 1,992 views
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This 15 minute film shows the civil defense preparations (and instructions) for nuclear war in the US.
posted by chorlton 1 decade 7 years 11 months 4 weeks ago • 1,663 views
I guess if I could choose a way to go, this might be one of them.
posted by uhohzombies
1 decade 6 years 11 months ago • 3,469 views
From Wikipedia: The Butter Battle Book is a rhyming story written by Dr. Seuss. It was published by Random House Books for Young Readers on January 12, 1984. It is an anti-war story; specifically, a parable... continue reading
posted by guessandcheck
1 decade 6 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 6,364 views
(ca. 73 mins) "1983: The Brink Of Apocalypse". The Able Archer 83 war scare is considered by experts to have been the closest the world came to nuclear war since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The USSR was... continue reading
posted by calvados
1 decade 6 years 4 months 1 week ago • 6,669 views
What to do with a body.
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That weird noises midi riff which accompanies the "Protect & Survive" logo is totally eerie for some reason.
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Nuclear tests in the desert result in the growth of gigantic mutant ants who menace cities in the American south-west as a team of investigators and the army search for a way to control their spread in... continue reading
posted by raven 1 decade 8 years 2 weeks ago • 3,786 views
"Ivy Mike was the first H Bomb test, it was exploded at 7.15 am local time on November 1st 1952. The mushroom cloud was 8 miles across and 27 miles high. The canopy was 100 miles wide. Radioactive mud... continue reading
posted by thesnipe 1 decade 7 years 10 months ago • 5,329 views
Classic scene of the Ivy King, largest pure fission nuclear bomb ever tested by the United States, being dropped from a B-36H bomber from 8000 feet in the air to blinding detonation to the misty remnants... continue reading
posted by bizinichi 1 decade 7 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 3,281 views
"A significant song of social protest -- you can dance to!" A silly doo-wop (?) song about a guy whose gal got irradiated and now glows in the dark and so forth. Makes you go "wtf" with a smile. Also:... continue reading
posted by calvados 1 decade 7 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 1,362 views
[Hang in there past the live footage / crappy David Bowie song intro which lasts 3'30", skip it or turn off the sound; you'll be rewarded.] A 1986 film based on the Raymond Briggs graphic novel of the... continue reading
posted by calvados 1 decade 7 years 10 months ago • 6,618 views
Lyrics inside. Classic, funny, bitingly satirical and plenty dark.
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1 decade 8 years ago • 4,231 views
26 minute documentary by Geoff Tarulli exploring nuclear fears of the 50s and how they manifested themselves in the sci-fi movies of the time.
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