The film "The Atomic Cafe" depicts life in the atomic age using footage of the atomic bombs, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Cold War. With the buildup of nuclear arms, the biggest issue the American people were facing at the time was nuclear warfare. During the 50's and 60's, the government used safety guidelines like "duck and cover" to assure the American people that a casual, atomic attack was simply nothing to worry about. This film, with the use of satire, poked holes in the government's propaganda. With the recent events happening since Trump's presidency, "The Atomic Cafe" is a reminder of how the atomic age might make another appearance. This film was released during President Reagan's first term in office as tension between the
