The Veto
2026 · 33 min · Documentary
A film confronting the single greatest threat to global peace & security
For 80 years, the UN Security Council permanent member veto power has been the subject of constant debate, within the UN and without. The veto itself isn’t going away—it’s ‘veto-proof’. But when vetoes are cast in the face of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, obligations under international law and the UN Charter must be considered. Such veto uses have led to massive loss of life, displacement of millions, and the multilateral order pushed to a breaking point. The film, featuring leading global experts, puts aside ‘the impossibility of change’ and explores real paths to breaking the Security Council deadlock, and avoiding a third global conflict. This is an urgent film for global audiences — it’s an issue that truly affects us all.
- Director
- Tim Slade
- Released
- July 27, 2026
- Language
- English
Cast
Martin Kimani
Martin Kimani
Oleksandra Matviichuk
Oleksandra Matviichuk
Christian Wenaweser
Christian Wenaweser
Lana Nusseibeh
Lana Nusseibeh
Dr. Ardi Imseis
Dr. Ardi Imseis
Dr. Jennifer Trahan
Dr. Jennifer Trahan
Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al Hussein
Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al Hussein
Fatou Bensouda
Fatou Bensouda
Julian Borger
Julian Borger
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson
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