Shielding America: Can "Star Wars" Make Us Safe?
Brief Synopsis
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The report examines the Strategic Defense Initiative -- commonly known as "Star Wars" -- the Reagan administration's plan to develop and deploy a system of space-based weapons designed to defend the United States from attack by intercontinental ballistic missles. The documentary combines background
Cast & Crew
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Leslie Gelb
Robert S Mcnamara
Abram Chayes
Strobe Talbott
Gregory Fossedal
Antonia Chayes
Film Details
Also Known As
Can Star Wars Make Us Safe?
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
The report examines the Strategic Defense Initiative -- commonly known as "Star Wars" -- the Reagan administration's plan to develop and deploy a system of space-based weapons designed to defend the United States from attack by intercontinental ballistic missles. The documentary combines background information, expert opinion, debate, and excerpts from a conference sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.
Film Details
Also Known As
Can Star Wars Make Us Safe?
Genre
Documentary
War
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
