Atomic Reaction
“Canada’s significant role in the Manhattan Project and the fallout seventy-five years later.”
Synopsis
An investigation of Canada's clandestine involvement in the Manhattan Project, from Gilbert LaBine's 1930 discovery of a rare radium deposit in the Northwest Territories to today's ongoing 2.6 billion dollar nuclear waste clean-up project in Port Hope, Ontario. Expert interviews, first hand testimonies, and generational accounts present a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of how these hidden histories have impacted the Indigenous Dene people of the Northwest Territories, Port Hope residents, and other communities worldwide.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DRIFF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michèle Hozer
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hatch
- Original Title
- Atomic Reaction
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- WhistleStop Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michèle Hozer
David Hatch
Bernie Finkelstein, David Hatch
Department Leadership Roster
Michèle Hozer
Director
David Hatch
Writer
Bernie Finkelstein
Producer
David Hatch
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Atomic Reaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atomic Reaction
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What is Atomic Reaction about?
An investigation of Canada's clandestine involvement in the Manhattan Project, from Gilbert LaBine's 1930 discovery of a rare radium deposit in the Northwest Territories to today's ongoing 2.6 billion dollar nuclear waste clean-up project in Port Hope, Ontario. Expert interviews, first hand testimonies, and generational accounts present a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of how these hidden histories have impacted the Indigenous Dene people of the Northwest Territories, Port Hope residents, and other communities worldwide.
Who directed Atomic Reaction?
Atomic Reaction was directed by Michèle Hozer.
Who stars in Atomic Reaction?
The principal cast of Atomic Reaction includes Not specified.
When was Atomic Reaction released and how long is it?
Atomic Reaction was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.