Thursday, October 23, 2008

"The Strangest Dream" tells the story of Joseph Rotblat, the history of nuclear weapons and the fight against their proliferation.

Featuring local footage as well as interviews with members of the Pugwash movement and passionate public figures including Senator Roméo Dallaire, "The Strangest Dream" demonstrates the renewed threat of nuclear weapons, while encouraging hope through the example of morally engaged scientists and citizens.

Director: Eric Bednarski    Producer: Kent Martin

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada Running time: 90 minutes

The film premiered at the Atlantic Film Festival at Park Lane to a sold-out crowd and earned a 10-minute standing ovation.  Now is your opportunity to see this incredible film in the village where the Pugwash movement was born.