After the Big One Nuclear War on the Prairies

This film deals straightforwardly with the consequences of a nuclear attack for the Canadian Prairies The Prairies are singled out because of their proximity to huge stockpiles of intercontinental ballistic missiles located in North Dakota Scenes include a visit to a missile base and to an emergency government bunker in Manitoba A doctor a farmer and a civil defence coordinator provide different perspectives on nuclear war Although the film focuses on one region it provides a model for people everywhere who would like to know more about their own situation but dont know what questions to ask