What we should be talking about after watching Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' nuclear thriller

A House of Dynamite: A Nuclear Thriller by Kathryn Bigelow

Kathryn Bigelow's latest film, A House of Dynamite, serves as a reminder that the dangers of nuclear weapons persist, inviting discussion on how to address them.

Inside the control room of the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, as depicted in A House of Dynamite.

The film presents a compelling, Rashomon-style dissection of a moment of crisis from three different perspectives.

Other nuclear experts have praised the film for exposing the dangers of nuclear weapons, with Bigelow's main objective being to prompt reflection and discussion on these dangers.

The film accurately portrays many important facts, including a surprise attack and a realistic response.

Author's summary: Bigelow's film sparks nuclear discussion.

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