Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents

Since 1950, there have been 32 incidents involving nuclear weapons, commonly known as Broken Arrows. A Broken Arrow refers to an unforeseen event resulting in the accidental launch, firing, detonation, theft, or loss of a weapon. To date, six nuclear weapons have been lost and never recovered. Recently declassified documents illuminate the history and secrecy surrounding these episodes. What does this say about our defense system? What are the implications for our threatened environment? How should we address these monumental mistakes? Employing spectacular special effects and newly uncovered, recently declassified footage, filmmaker Peter Kuran delves into the accidents, incidents, and exercises that comprise the secret world of nuclear weapons.