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Documentary on Nuclear Threats Opens

A new documentary looks at the growing threat of nuclear attack.

KYW's Steve Nikazy reports that Countdown to Zero opens in theaters on Friday.

"Duck and cover..."

In the film, the threat, realized in the 50's, is ramped up amid concerns about terrorism.

"Various groups have been focused on acquiring weapons of mass destruction, in particular, nuclear weapons."

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Outed former CIA spy Valerie Plame Wilson, among the experts quoted in the
film, written and directed by Lucy Walker:

"Unfortunately, there is a new set of problems that make them more dangerous than they ever were in the 80's when we were so worried about them"

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