Directed by Mick Jackson, Threads is a 1984 British apocalyptic war drama that offers a stark depiction of nuclear war's effects on the city of Sheffield. The film follows two families, the Kemps and the Becketts, as escalating global tensions between superpowers lead to a catastrophic nuclear strike. Through a documentary-style narrative, it examines the immediate and long-term consequences of nuclear conflict, including societal breakdown, environmental devastation, and human suffering.