Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

Series - 2024 - Documentary

The story

The series chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb and the spread of nuclear arms over the following decades. It continues past the dissolution of the Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin's ascent and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Directed by

Brian Knappenberger

Starring

Aylam Orian, Harry S. Truman, Joseph Stalin, Condoleezza Rice, Tom Nichols, Garrett M. Graff

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 8.4 out of 10

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Series · 2024 · Documentary

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

78% match~68m / ep1 season · 9 episodesM
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The story

The series chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb and the spread of nuclear arms over the following decades. It continues past the dissolution of the Soviet Union to Vladimir Putin's ascent and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Details
TypeSeries
GenreDocumentary
Seasons1
Episodes9
Runtime~68m / ep
RatedM
Release2024-03-12
Where to watch
Netflix
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