At watch parties, fans and like-minded groups come together to revel in the spirit of a shared passion or curiosity, forming deep bonds through mutual interest in film, sports, or TV. Hold a watch party for a show or film that explores nuclear subjects, then give people a chance to discuss the topics afterwards. Shows like HBO’s The Watchmen (2019), HBO’s Chernobyl (2019), and films like Dr. Strangelove (1964), Unthinkable (2010) and Threads (1984) all feature nuclear threat as a core theme. Watching nuclear stories together and having intentional conversations around the feelings, issues and questions raised is a way to avoid the fear and intimidation that can result in watching alone, while strengthening connections among community members. 

1. Enthusiastic fans gathered on their own around communal spaces like pubs to watch Game of Thrones episodes. 
2. Host a Nuclear Movies Trivia Night at a local bar, quizzing guests on the whos, whats, and whens of great cinema featuring nuclear stories.
3. Amazon Prime’s new partnership with Twitch, called ‘Watch Parties’, gives streamers a chance to watch content together, showing how collective viewing and commentary is increasingly popular.

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