MOVIE: The Day After (2013)

The 1983 TV movie The Day After, directed by Nicholas Meyer, is a fictional drama depicting the catastrophic aftermath of a nuclear war in Lawrence, Kansas. It portrays the immediate blast, radiation, and societal collapse through personal stories of survivors, using graphic imagery to highlight the horrors of nuclear conflict. Starring Jason Robards and JoBeth Williams, the film sparked widespread debate and influenced public and political views on nuclear disarmament, notably impacting President Reagan.