In this documentary, set outside a military base in Debert, NS, five women's peace groups gather to call attention to a secretive Emergency Measures Organization practice-run. This drill sent chosen officials, 329 men and 11 women, into a NATO operated underground bunker for protection during a hypothetical nuclear attack. These drills were happening in various bunkers internationally including Greenham Common.

Each activist group points out, through street theatre or in ritualistic performances, the deadly irony of emergency drills which are no less than rehearsals for nuclear war.

This video takes its form through interviews with a representative from each group inter-cut with scenes of the day of protest. These scenes are made more comedic or intense with the interjection of news footage, TV, photographs, radio commentary and film clips about nuclear defense.

Although the subject matter is most serious, satire, irony, and common sense, are the tools used to point out the ridiculous in a NATO strategy that has us planning for our survival after a nuclear attack.

Liz Mac Dougall

30 min.
c. 1985 [digital remaster 2010]

Distribution information:

You can obtain a copy of "Debert Bunker from:
Liz Mac Dougall
29 Maple Street,
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2X4
Tel: (902)444-4154
e-mail: lizmacdougall@eastlink.ca

PURCHASE INFORMATION

There are three sale rates for "Debert Bunker: by invitation only"

1. Institutional Rate - $200.00
* Group Rate - $100.00
* Individual Rate - $40.00
* VOICE OF WOMEN 2010 Anniversary Rate - $20 - only applies to members of the Voice of Women for until Dec 31, 2010. (Also contact Sandy Greenberg.)

1. The Institutional Rate applies to Educational Institutions, Professional Associations, Libraries, and any other group of people recognized as an institution. This price applies for the first copy only.

20. The Group Rate applies to small groups such as a group of people working together against militarism.

3. The Individual Rate is the lowest rate and is available to those who purchase the tape for individual (home) use.

* None of the above fees allow for duplication of the video.
* Fees cannot be charged for screenings of this video.
* The Producer or Distributor must be notified of public screenings.

Public Screenings:

This video has shown at dozens of locations as a VHS tape. The following list is of DVD screeings since 2010.

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