Cold War Roadshow (2014)
Kruschev's Great American Tour
Cold War Roadshow tells the story of one of the most bizarre episodes in the annals of modern history — the unprecedented barnstorming across America in the fall of 1959 by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, the world leader of communism and America’s arch nemesis. At the very height of the Cold War, with American schoolchildren practicing duck-and-cover drills, the man who Americans feared could incinerate them in a rain of hydrogen bombs arrived in Washington, D.C. at the invitation of President Eisenhower. For both men, the visit was an opportunity to halt the escalating threats of the Cold War and chart a new course toward peaceful coexistence. For the American press, it was the media blockbuster story of the year.
Cast
- Nikita Khrushchev - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Keywords
american experience
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cold War Roadshow about?
- Cold War Roadshow tells the story of one of the most bizarre episodes in the annals of modern history — the unprecedented barnstorming across America in the fall of 1959 by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, the world leader of communism and America’s arch nemesis. At the very height of the Cold War, with American schoolchildren practicing duck-and-cover drills, the man who Americans feared could incinerate them in a rain of hydrogen bombs arrived in Washington, D.C. at the invitation of President Eisenhower. For both men, the visit was an opportunity to halt the escalating threats of the Cold War and chart a new course toward peaceful coexistence. For the American press, it was the media blockbuster story of the year.
- Who directed Cold War Roadshow?
- Cold War Roadshow was directed by Robert Stone, Tim Toidze.
- Who stars in Cold War Roadshow?
- Cold War Roadshow stars Nikita Khrushchev.
- How long is Cold War Roadshow?
- Cold War Roadshow has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Cold War Roadshow?
- Cold War Roadshow is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Cold War Roadshow produced?
- Cold War Roadshow was produced in United States of America.