Sources and Adaptation: Red Dawn

 

Red Dawn

 

Red Dawn (1984) Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia. (n.d.). Red Dawn (1984). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dawn

The “Red Dawn” Wikipedia page gives general information about the movie as well as some little-known facts.

 

Red Dawn (2012) Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia.(n.d.).RedDawn(2012).Retrieved from Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dawn_(2012_film)

General information about the 2012 movie.

 

‘Red Dawn’ Wasn’t About the Cold War; It Was About Shooting People

Red Dawn Wasn't about the Cold War; It Was About Shooting People. (2012, Novembe 18). Retrieved from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/11/red-dawn-wasnt-about-the-cold-war-it-was-about-shooting-people/265361/

This is an article from the Atlantic that explains why the movie isn’t realistic and gives some information about the Cold War. This article discusses both movies.

 

Gun Culture and the Red Dawn Films

O'Connell, A. (2013). Gun Culture and the Red Dawn Films. Chronicle of Higher Education Vol. 59, Issue 18.

A journal article that discusses how mass shootings changed the way Red Dawn was viewed and how the film increased the number of young men joining the military.

 

Cold War (1979-1985) Wikipedia Page

Wikipedia. (n.d.). Cold War (1979-1985). Retrieved from Wkikpedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War_(1979%E2%80%931985)

Gives general information on the Cold War.

 

Arms Control Association

Chronology of U.S.-North Korean Nuclear and Missile Diplomacy

Arms Control Association. (n.d.). Chronology of U.S.-North Korean Nuclear and Missile Diplomacy. Retrieved from Arms Control Association: https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/dprkchron

Lists the issues and disputes the United States has had with North Korea over the past 35 years.

 

The History Channel

King Gojong to Kim Jong-Un

The History Channel. (2017, September 17). King Gojong To Kim Jong-Un. Retrieved from History: https://www.history.com/topics/korea/north-korea-history

Discusses North Korea’s leaders as well as the nuclear research and testing they did in the early 2000s.

 

Saving Nuclear Arms Control

Arbatov, A. (2016). Saving nuclear arms control. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 00963402, May2016, Vol. 72, Issue 3, 165-170.

Journal article that discusses the Cold War as well as the nuclear arms treaty 2011 that North Korea refused to sign.

 

North Korea's Nuclear Family: How the Kims Got the Bomb and Why They Won't Give It Up

Terry, S. (2021). North Korea's Nuclear Family: How the Kims Got the Bomb and Why They Won't Give It Up. Foregin Affairs, 115-125.

Explains how North Korea obtained nuclear weapons and why keeping that power means so much to them. Starts in the 50s and takes you to today.