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The Great Political Films: Dr Strangelove & Fail Safe w/ Jill Lepore

Past Present Future

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This chapter explores the contrasting portrayals of nuclear apocalypse in the 1964 films 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Failsafe.' Through personal reflections and historical context, it highlights how comedy and serious drama can both powerfully engage with the fears of the Cold War era.

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