The Atomic States of America (2012)
Based on Kelly McMasters’s memoir about growing up in a nuclear-reactor community, this stirring film illustrates the dire health consequences for many residents in Shirley, her Long Island hometown. Yet despite the known risks of utilizing nuclear power, our country’s rapidly increasing energy needs are fueling a nuclear renaissance.
Director: Sheena M. Joyce, Don Argott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: January 23, 2012
Screenplay
- Kelly McMasters (Book)
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: Sheena M. Joyce, Don Argott
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Atomic States of America about?
- Based on Kelly McMasters’s memoir about growing up in a nuclear-reactor community, this stirring film illustrates the dire health consequences for many residents in Shirley, her Long Island hometown. Yet despite the known risks of utilizing nuclear power, our country’s rapidly increasing energy needs are fueling a nuclear renaissance.
- Who directed The Atomic States of America?
- The Atomic States of America was directed by Sheena M. Joyce, Don Argott.
- How long is The Atomic States of America?
- The Atomic States of America has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Atomic States of America?
- The Atomic States of America is a Documentary film.