Command and Control
“How do you manage weapons of mass destruction without being destroyed by them?”
Synopsis
September 18, 1980, 6:25 p.m., Titan II base in Damascus, Arkansas. On this fateful night an explosion kills an Air Force member and transforms the lives of everyone on the base. Honing in on a single case of so-called "human error", Command and Control juxtaposes precision on a minute scale against the gargantuan risks inherent in the United States' aggressive nuclear proliferation policy during the Cold War.
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Command and Control Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sheffield Doc/Fest
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Kenner
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Schlosser, Robert Kenner
- Original Title
- Command and Control
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- GBH, Robert Kenner Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Kenner
Eric Schlosser, Robert Kenner, Brian Pearle, Kim Roberts
Brian Pearle
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Kenner
Director
Brian Pearle
Producer
Eric Schlosser
Screenplay
Robert Kenner
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Command and Control
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What is Command and Control about?
September 18, 1980, 6:25 p.m., Titan II base in Damascus, Arkansas. On this fateful night an explosion kills an Air Force member and transforms the lives of everyone on the base. Honing in on a single case of so-called "human error", Command and Control juxtaposes precision on a minute scale against the gargantuan risks inherent in the United States' aggressive nuclear proliferation policy during the Cold War.
Who directed Command and Control?
Command and Control was directed by Robert Kenner.
Who stars in Command and Control?
The principal cast of Command and Control includes David Pryor.
When was Command and Control released and how long is it?
Command and Control was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Command and Control?
Command and Control holds official age classifications: FR: TP.