1. The day the earth stood still. Beverly Hills, Calif. : Twentieth Century-Fox Home Entertainment, c2002. [original release, 1951] Askwith Media Library - Rm. 2002 | VIDEO-D 35479-D - For access info call 734-764-5360 (Askwith Media Library, 2002 UGL)
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings refuses to reveal his mission to any single government, leaving the military, the politicians, and millions of ordinary people to wait in fear. Soon their distrust turns to calls for violence. But one young woman and her son (Patricia Neal, Billy Gray) befriend him ... and soon realize that they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction .
This film was made released in 1951, before the major buildup of nuclear weapons.
2. On the beach Santa Monica, Calif.
: MGM Home Entertainment ; DVD Video, c2000. [original release,
1959]
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access info call 734-764-5360 (Askwith Media Library, 2002 UGL)
Radioactive fallout from a nuclear war has wiped out the entire northern hemisphere, with the exception of Australia. With fallout expected momentarily, the Australians review their lives, establish new relationships and prepare for their tragic demise.
Released in 1959, this films vividly illustrates the potential impact of nuclear
war and questions the main military strategy adopted during the Cold War.
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