The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today
“The U.S. all-star football game in the atomic ruins of Nagasaki--and why it matters today”
Synopsis
The second atomic bomb blast over Nagasaki in August 1945 has become known as "the forgotten bomb." Less than five months later, the U.S. military staged an all-star football game on a killing field in Nagasaki, amid lingering radiation levels.. Why was the game played there? And why does the Nagasaki bombing provide so many lessons and warnings for us today as nuclear dangers proliferate?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Mitchell
- Original Score
- John E. Low
- Original Title
- The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Mitchell
John E. Low
Rob Burgos
Lyn Goldfarb
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Mitchell
Director
Lyn Goldfarb
Producer
Rob Burgos
Editor
John E. Low
Original Music Composer
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What is The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today about?
The second atomic bomb blast over Nagasaki in August 1945 has become known as "the forgotten bomb." Less than five months later, the U.S. military staged an all-star football game on a killing field in Nagasaki, amid lingering radiation levels.. Why was the game played there? And why does the Nagasaki bombing provide so many lessons and warnings for us today as nuclear dangers proliferate?
Who directed The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today?
The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today was directed by Greg Mitchell.
Who stars in The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today?
The principal cast of The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today includes Peter Coyote.
When was The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today released and how long is it?
The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Atomic Bowl: Football at Ground Zero -- And Nuclear Peril Today was composed by John E. Low.