WHAT HOPES FOR DISARMAMENT?

Series: Prospects of mankind series

Duration: 59 min

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Produced by WGBH-TV

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Kinescope. Probes the complexities of disarmament. Reviews Nikita Khrushchev's proposal for world disarmament presented before the United Nations. Discusses the position of France with respect to nuclear power; the health risk of nuclear testing; and arms control as opposed to total disarmament. Points out the problems of inspection systems. Proposes various solutions including the establishment of a peace agency and an international police force. Stresses the urgency of disarmament agreements or arms control

Complete Record: Series: Prospects of mankind series Source: NET Interest level: c-ad Price: rent $8 Format: sd b&w

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)