Sputnik Mania

2007· 92 min★ 7.5· Documentary, History

Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.

Cast: Liev Schreiber, Walt Disney, Dwight D. Eisenhower

Director: David Hoffman