The Atomic Cafe

The Atomic Cafe (1982)

March 17th, 19821h 26min

Documentary, History
73%

Overview

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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