Reagan Gorbatchev, Duel at the Top
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: A269-008
Producer: Illégitime Défense
Producers: Illegitime Defense
Producing Agencies: Illégitime Défense
Subject: American History, Canadian World Studies, Documentary, Global Studies, History, Politics, Social Sciences, Social Studies, World History
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: France
Copyright Year: 2016
Running Time: 54:54
When they first met in 1985, tensions were running high, and the world acclaimed Reagan and Gorbatchev as peace-makers. Yet neither of them was seeking peace; rather each wanted to outdo the other by any means necessary. Nonetheless they ended up making peace, courageously and often in opposition to their own camps, even their own ideas.
Today the West regards the Russian as a hero, his own country sees him as a traitor and a lamentable leader. Russia remembers Reagan as a Machiavellian Johnny-get-your-gun, the United States as a brave guy and the world as a former actor with limited intelligence.
French narration / English subtitles.
Also available in French: Reagan Gorbatchev, duel au sommet
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