Sputnik Mania
The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
The launch of Sputnik 50 years ago brought the world’s superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. David Hoffman is director of the new documentary "Sputnik Mania." Paul Dickson co-wrote the film, and is also the author of the book Sputnik: The Shock of the Century. It’s playing at the IFC Center (323 6th Ave.) March 14-18.


