Duck and Cover

The now legendary Duck and Cover served as an instructional film for American children from the 1950s until the 1980s. Its aim was to prepare them for the possibility of a nuclear explosion. Many spoofs on the film have been made and the phrase “duck and cover” has become a synonym for the cold war. A sentient turtle boy, Bert, was supposed to become a role model for generations of young Americans. The short film, amusing from today’s perspective, shows what to do in case of a nuclear explosion, be it at school, in the street or at a family picnic. (Academia Film Olomouc)