Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space

The prospect of Earth being ruled from space is no longer science fiction. The dream of the original Dr. Strangelove, Werner von Braun (from Nazi rocket-scientist to NASA director) has survived every US admin­is­tra­tion since World War II and is coming to life. Today the tech­no­logy exists to weaponize space, a massive American industry thrives, and nations are maneuv­ering for advantage. Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space tackles this pivotal moment. Are war machines already orbiting Earth? Can treaties keep space weapons-free? Must the world capit­u­late to one super-cop on the global beat? With start­ling archival footage and unpre­ced­ented access to US Air Force Space Command, this elegant, forceful doc­u­mentary reveals the state of play through generals, space-policy analysts, politi­cians, dip­lo­mats, peace act­iv­ists, and hawks. (KinoSmith)