

This film deals straightforwardly with the consequences of a nuclear attack for the Canadian Prairies due to their proximity to intercontinental ballistic missile sites in North Dakota. Scenes include a visit to a missile base and to an emergency government bunker in Manitoba. A doctor, a farmer and a civil defence coordinator provide different perspectives on nuclear war. Although focused on one region, the film provides a model for people everywhere who would like to know more about their own situation but don't know what questions to ask.
Brian Richardson
Self - Narrator (voice)
Lead“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Lower's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. After the Big One: Nuclear War on the Prairies is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”