The documentary Countdown to Zero traces the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs. With the world held in a delicate balance that could be shattered by an act of terrorism, failed diplomacy, or a simple accident, the film makes a compelling case for worldwide nuclear disarmament.
As shown in the film, nuclear weapons are the greatest threat to our personal safety and national security. The US and Russia are the largest possessors of nuclear weapons worldwide with over 9,000. Fortunately, we have an historic opportunity to reduce this threat.
The US and Russia recently signed a treaty called the