
A Is for Atom
1953

Representation Score
Minimal
1952
ApprovedDirector
Jack Glenn
Runtime
69 minutes
Average Rating
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If Moscow Strikes serves as a historical document of mid-century institutional guidance. Its main goal is to strengthen national stability and social order through civil defense measures. The film adheres to a standardized, Western-centric perspective of citizenship. It prioritizes the maintenance of established social structures and traditional hierarchies during a perceived atomic crisis. As a result, the film offers minimal representation of underrepresented groups. It functions primarily as a tool for national unity rather than a platform for diverse viewpoints.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. This reflects the social norms of 1952 instructional media.
The movie upholds traditional gender roles common in mid-century media. It emphasizes patriarchal leadership in managing crises and maintaining home life.
The film mirrors the homogeneous demographics of its time. It lacks diverse racial perspectives and centers on a Western viewpoint.
The film promotes patriotism and follows state-sanctioned procedures. It supports traditional Western institutions and state authority without challenging cultural norms.
There are no neurodivergent or physically disabled characters in the film. It focuses on an able-bodied model of survival and citizenship.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Using documentary footage, re-enactments, newsreels, diagrams and animation, narrator Westbrook Van Voorhis details how to react to news of an atomic explosion.

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