Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 85 min
  • Premiere: 2009. November 12.

Star Wars is no longer science fiction The prospect of Earth being ruled from space is no longer science-fiction. The dream of the original Dr. Strangelove, Wernher von Braun (from Nazi rocket-scientist to NASA director) has survived every US administration since WW2 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 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.

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Camera

Jean-Pierre St-Louis

Director of Photography

Directing

Editing

Production

Mark Achbar

Executive Producer

Brice Garnier

Producer

Betsy Carson

Executive Producer

Denis Delestrac

Co-Producer

Lucie Tremblay

Producer

Sound

Benoît Dame

Sound Designer

Patrick Rioux

Sound Editor

David LeGuerrier

Music Supervisor

Philippe Scultéty

Sound Recordist

Camera

Jean-Pierre St-Louis

Director of Photography

Directing

Editing

Production

Mark Achbar

Executive Producer

Brice Garnier

Producer

Betsy Carson

Executive Producer

Denis Delestrac

Co-Producer

Lucie Tremblay

Producer

Sound

Benoît Dame

Sound Designer

Patrick Rioux

Sound Editor

David LeGuerrier

Music Supervisor

Philippe Scultéty

Sound Recordist