Command and Control

On a seemingly ordinary evening, September 18, 1980, at precisely 6:25 p.m., the tranquility of Damascus, Arkansas' Titan II base was shattered by an explosion that claimed the life of an Air Force member and sent shockwaves through the lives of everyone stationed there. "Command and Control" delves into this harrowing event to present a gripping portrayal of the intricate dance between precision in everyday tasks and the immense risks inherent in the United States' nuclear arms strategy during the Cold War era. The film masterfully examines the human aspect of such high-stakes situations, as it focuses on one specific instance of "human error" and its potential catastrophic consequences. It offers a chilling reminder that even the most meticulous systems can falter in the face of unforeseeable challenges.