AK-47

AK47 Kalashnikov’s Dream; a film starring Richard E Grant and Steve Berkoff capturing the life and conscience of Michael Antonov Kalashnikov, the inventor of the AK47.

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Kalashnikov’s Dream; Wars & Why They Exist
 

Wars & Why They Happen.

Launched in 2019 and now the most downloaded High School lesson in America.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
AK-47 Kalashnikov’s Dream
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AK-47 KALASHNIKOV’S DREAM

BASED ON INTERVIEWS WITH THE ICONIC SOVIET ENGINEER IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS LIFE.

Kalashnikov's Dream is a compelling film starring Richard E. Grant and Steve Berkoff.
It intertwines his personal reflections, the technical brilliance of the weapon's design, and moral dilemmas, raising profound questions about the ethics of invention and the responsibility of creators for their impact on humanity.
The narrative examines the duality of technological progress and its unintended consequences, delving into Kalashnikov's story and the historical evolution of weaponry.

Samantha Nutt, founder War Child US and Canada

THE FILM, COMBINED WITH ‘ONE LESS GUN’ AND THE EDUCATION INITIATIVE COULD PROFOUNDLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF GUN DEATHS AROUND THE WORLD. Samantha Nutt, founder War Child US and Canada

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KALASHNIKOV’S DREAM

Professor A C Grayling, Eminent Philosopher and Author.

Why are civilians on the front line of war?

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AK-47 KALASHNIKOV’S DREAM

McCROW

The art of One Less Gun is about choosing to build a future that respects both the power of the weapon and the need for peace. It’s a chance to be part of a movement that uses strength to create, not destroy, and to leave behind a legacy that will stand as long as humanity itself.

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"WE ARE BORN IN AN OPEN FIELD AND DIE IN A DARK FOREST"

LAUNCHED IN 2019, ‘KALASHNIKOV’S DREAM; WARS & WHY THEY EXIST’ BECAME THE MOST DOWNLOADED HIGH SCHOOL LESSON IN AMERICA.

Released in concert with the film, an educational program to support a structured student discussion on the subject of global gun violence.
Comprising of an interactive empathetic discussion of the lives of three young people caught in war torn regions around the world.
After reviewing the program, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) concluded that the program has "significant potential to engage with High School students on a very difficult subject."