The Paley Museum hosts preview screening of ‘The Brink of War’

The Paley Museum in New York City hosted a special preview screening of the historical drama ‘The Brink of War’ on August 11, 2026. The event featured a red carpet and a discussion with key figures involved in the production.

The film chronicles the 1986 Reykjavík Summit, a pivotal Cold War moment where the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in high-stakes diplomacy to prevent nuclear conflict. The screening was followed by a panel discussion including stars Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris, director and writer Michael Russell Gunn, and presidential historian Timothy Naftali.

During the event, Jeff Daniels, who portrays President Ronald Reagan, discussed the challenges of portraying the historical figure. The program also included a CBS News report from the Paley Archives capturing the atmosphere of the original summit.