The Summit's Shadow: Why We're Still Talking About Reykjavik Today Michael Russell Gunn's directorial debut, The Brink of War , attempts to recreate one of modern history's most pivotal moments: the 1986 meeting between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik.
Despite its flaws, the film raises important questions about the enduring relevance of this summit and what it says about global politics.
The Summit's Enduring Significance The meeting between Reagan and Gorbachev was a turning point in the Cold War, marking a rare moment of cooperation between two ideological adversaries.