The Atomic Cafe
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A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 1 nomination total
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"A hot spot in a cold war."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$300,000
Revenue
$22,293
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The Atomic Café: The Cult Classic Documentary Made Entirely Out of Nuclear Weapons Propaganda from the Cold War (1982) - Open Culture
The Atomic Café: The Cult Classic Documentary Made Entirely Out of Nuclear Weapons Propaganda from the Cold War (1982) Open Culture
Kevin Rafferty, ‘Atomic Cafe’ Co-Director, Dies at 73 (Published 2020) - The New York Times
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The Comic Absurdity of the Atomic Threat - Hyperallergic
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