Command and Control

"Command and Control" is a gripping documentary that delves into the human cost of the Cold War's nuclear proliferation policy, focusing on a single case of "human error" that occurred on September 18, 1980, at the Titan II base in Damascus, Arkansas. The film juxtaposes precision on a minute scale against the enormous risks inherent in the United States' aggressive nuclear ambitions, transforming our understanding of the intricate web of decisions and actions that shape global security. Based on Eric Schlosser's book of the same name, this thought-provoking documentary was released at the Tribeca Film Festival and Sheffield Doc/Fest before airing on PBS's American Experience series in 2017.