The First Secret City
“The secret is out.”
Synopsis
Before the creation of the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford, the Manhattan Project hired the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works of St. Louis to refine the first uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. For the next two decades, Mallinckrodt continued its classified work for the Atomic Energy Commission during the Cold War. The resulting radioactive waste contaminated numerous locations in the St. Louis area some of which have not been cleaned up 70 years after the end of World War II. Told through the eyes of an overexposed worker, the story expands through a series of interviews that careen down a toxic pathway leading to a fiery terminus at a smoldering, radioactively-contaminated landfill. The First Secret City reveals a forgotten history and its continuing impact on the community in the 21st Century, uncovering past wrongdoing and documenting the renewed struggles to confront the issue.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Score
- Eric Hall
- Original Title
- The First Secret City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Stella Maris Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Hall
Alison Carrick
C.D. Stelzer
Department Leadership Roster
C.D. Stelzer
Producer
Alison Carrick
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Secret City
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What is The First Secret City about?
Before the creation of the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford, the Manhattan Project hired the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works of St. Louis to refine the first uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. For the next two decades, Mallinckrodt continued its classified work for the Atomic Energy Commission during the Cold War. The resulting radioactive waste contaminated numerous locations in the St. Louis area some of which have not been cleaned up 70 years after the end of World War II. Told through the eyes of an overexposed worker, the story expands through a series of interviews that careen down a toxic pathway leading to a fiery terminus at a smoldering, radioactively-contaminated landfill. The First Secret City reveals a forgotten history and its continuing impact on the community in the 21st Century, uncovering past wrongdoing and documenting the renewed struggles to confront the issue.
Who directed The First Secret City?
The First Secret City was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The First Secret City?
The principal cast of The First Secret City includes Dawn Chapman, Larry Burgan, Dawn Chapman, Larry Burgan, Kay Drey.
When was The First Secret City released and how long is it?
The First Secret City was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Secret City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Secret City was composed by Eric Hall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Secret City?
The First Secret City holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).