Poster for The Atomic States of America

The Atomic States of America

2012 · 95 min · Documentary

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.

Released
January 23, 2012
Language
English
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