Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy
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A portrait of the eminent Nobel Prize winning physicist who greatly advanced our knowledge of the atom. Bethe discusses the milestones of his career: his student work in Germany, his flight from the Nazis, his work on the Los Alamos Atomic Bomb project under Robert Oppenheimer, and his research on the energy production in stars. In working to help solve the energy crisis of the 1970’s, Bethe established himself as one of the country’s leading spokesmen for a safe way to use nuclear energy. Speaking in support of a sensible use, he represents a side of this controversial issue that deserves more attention. The film provides crucial insight into this complex issue by one of the world’s authorities.
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- Director
- Michael Blackwood
- Original Title
- Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Michael Blackwood Productions
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What is Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy about?
A portrait of the eminent Nobel Prize winning physicist who greatly advanced our knowledge of the atom. Bethe discusses the milestones of his career: his student work in Germany, his flight from the Nazis, his work on the Los Alamos Atomic Bomb project under Robert Oppenheimer, and his research on the energy production in stars. In working to help solve the energy crisis of the 1970’s, Bethe established himself as one of the country’s leading spokesmen for a safe way to use nuclear energy. Speaking in support of a sensible use, he represents a side of this controversial issue that deserves more attention. The film provides crucial insight into this complex issue by one of the world’s authorities.
Who directed Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy?
Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy was directed by Michael Blackwood.
Who stars in Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy?
The principal cast of Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy includes Hans Bethe.
When was Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy released and how long is it?
Hans Bethe꞉ Prophet of Energy was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.