Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction. Narrated by Liev Schreiber with expert use of archival footage, SPUTNIK MANIA explores the fast-moving series of events that brought the world's super-powers to the brink of nuclear war, and includes the story of two ex-generals whose private agreement prevented WW III.Read the full synopsis.
"Reveals one of the scariest moments in American history" -VARIETY
Sputnik Mania Comes to Ohio!
"Sputnik Mania" is showing at
THE 24 HOUR OHIO SCI-FI MARATHON April 19 & 20
The Drexel East Theatre
2254 East Main Street
Bexley, OH 43209 http://www.scifimarathon.com/
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Sputnik Mania is now available for National Booking! April 4th, 2008