The Atomic States of America
Year | 2012 |
Director(s) | Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce |
Runtime | 92 min |
In 2010, the United States announced the first new nuclear power plant construction in over 32 years. The ‘Nuclear Renaissance’ was born, and America’s long-stalled expansion of nuclear energy was infused with new life. On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan and caused chaos at the Fukushima Power Plant. That accident sent ripples all the way to the US and suddenly the fierce debate over the safety and viability of nuclear power was back in the public consciousness.
The film takes the viewer on a journey to reactor communities around the country. This film exposes the truths and myths of nuclear power, and poses the question of whether or not man can responsibly split the atom.
The Atomic States of America strives to give a clear-eyed view of the issues surrounding nuclear power; its significant advantages and dangerous drawbacks. It puts a human face on the issue. This film contains some strong language due to a few of the colorful personalities featured in the film.