A new film, “The Brink of War,” depicts a verbal battle between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. The movie reflects a shift in the landscape of political historical dramas, now finding a home on the big screen instead of primarily on television networks.
The review notes that productions like “The Brink of War,” featuring actors who aren’t quite stars, were traditionally made for Emmy-chasing TV networks. However, with the expansion of the faith-based film industry and the addition of what Variety describes as Christian-right rhetoric, these types of films are now being released theatrically.
The article doesn't detail specific plot points or historical events depicted in “The Brink of War,” but focuses on the changing distribution model for this genre of political drama. It suggests that the growing faith-based film industry is a key factor in allowing such productions to reach a wider audience through cinema releases.
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