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Peacemaker (1989)
Director: Jonathan Sanger
Cast: Lukas Haas, Alan Rosenberg, Jeffrey DeMunn, Matthew Brooks
Runtime25 min
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In the 1950s a father helps his 11-year-old son overcome his fear of the A-bomb. Presented on PBS American Playhouse as part of a trilogy of short films on childhood events by new directors.
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Peacemaker is a 1989 drama film directed by Jonathan Sanger that was presented on PBS American Playhouse. The film focuses on a father helping his 11-year-old son overcome his fear of the A-bomb in the 1950s. While critical reception and awards recognition are limited, the film's presentation on American Playhouse suggests it was well-received by public television audiences.
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Peacemaker (1989) directed by Jonathan Sanger offers a thoughtful exploration of childhood fears during the Cold War era, with a standout performance by young actor Lukas Haas as an 11-year-old boy struggling to overcome his anxiety about the threat of nuclear war.