Nearly forty years after the Bikini explosions rocked in an era of nuclear experiments in the Pacific, Micronesia faces the same question faced by the European nations, that of nuclear self-determination. James M. Heddle's Strategic Trust is the David and Goliath story of one island (or rather, group of eight islands), Palau, that has ratified a constitution declaring itself a nuclear free zone as its U.S. Trusteeship comes to an end. This award-winning film, narrated by Joanne Woodward, is really a remarkable eye-opener; like Dennis O'Rourke's Half Life (PFA 3/86), it is utterly depressing in describing U.S. duplicity in dealing with the Islands on military and nuclear issues. But equally revealing is this film's focus on the recent history and culture of Palau, in interviews with local educators and legislators and in telling cinematography that describes the cultural and physical devastation that neglect by, and misguided interests of its so-called protectors has wrought on the once thriving island. Since the film was made, Palau's situation has become even more tense and complex. However, despite six elections that have been forced on the islanders by Washington, Palau's nuclear sovereignty clause remains intact. James Heddle will be able to report on the recent debate on the subject in the U.S. Congress and at the United Nations. Meanwhile, this tiny island nation remains at the forefront of a growing international nuclear sovereignty movement.