The Atom - Servant of Man (1959)
The focus of this film is on Canada's nuclear research centre at Chalk River, Ontario. Key to atomic progress are the radioactive isotopes. The insertion and handling of these isotopes in the deadly interior of the reactor are shown in detail. Also shown are the applications of radioactive isotopes in various fields of endeavor, particularly medicine, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Co-produced by the NFB and Crawley Films Ltd. with the assistance of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited.
Director: Edmund Reid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: January 1, 1959
Music: Donald Douglas
Editing: Martin Defalco
Production: ONF | NFB, Crawley Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nuclear power
More Films by Director: Edmund Reid
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Atom - Servant of Man about?
- The focus of this film is on Canada's nuclear research centre at Chalk River, Ontario. Key to atomic progress are the radioactive isotopes. The insertion and handling of these isotopes in the deadly interior of the reactor are shown in detail. Also shown are the applications of radioactive isotopes in various fields of endeavor, particularly medicine, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Co-produced by the NFB and Crawley Films Ltd. with the assistance of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited.
- Who directed The Atom - Servant of Man?
- The Atom - Servant of Man was directed by Edmund Reid.
- How long is The Atom - Servant of Man?
- The Atom - Servant of Man has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Atom - Servant of Man?
- The Atom - Servant of Man is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Atom - Servant of Man produced?
- The Atom - Servant of Man was produced in Canada.