| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | In the initial 1983 broadcast of The Day After, when the U |
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| In 1987, during the era of 's and reforms, the film was shown on | Also cut were images of radiation sickness, as well as graphic post-attack violence from survivors such as food riots, looting, and general lawlessness as authorities attempted to restore order |
Then, ABC hired Robert Butler to direct the project.
10| Lawrence was also agreed upon as being the "geographic center" of the United States | Director Nicholas Meyer felt the original script was padded, and suggested cutting out an hour of material to present the whole film in one night |
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| He made it clear to ABC that no big TV or film stars should be in The Day After | The explosions cause , disabling vehicles and destroying the electrical grid, moments before heat and blast waves destroy and vaporize everything nearby |
After this screening, many executives were deeply moved and some even cried, leading Meyer to believe they approved of his cut.
12| Discussion groups were also formed nationwide | Meyer persuaded ABC to dedicate the film to the citizens of Lawrence, and also to put a disclaimer at the end of the film, following the credits, letting the viewer know that The Day After downplayed the true effects of nuclear war so they would be able to have a story |
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| Food and water are in very short supply, and looting and other criminal activity leads to the imposition of martial law | Later, while flying to visit his parents in New York City, Meyer happened to be on the same plane with and asked him to join the cast |
Some footage was reinstated for the film's release on home video.
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