Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s veiled nuclear threats, the film examines the continuing dangers posed by the existence of nuclear weapons. It also spotlights the dignitaries, politicians, and organizations that bolster the preventative measures helping to protect the world from this danger. In-depth interviews with scholars, ambassadors, and leaders in the field provide historical context, while international experts reflect on arms control measures, nuclear disarmament, and possible ways forward.