The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn
Synopsis
A story about the life and turbulent times of Lisa Meitner and Otto Hahn, two exceptional scientists whose remarkable collaboration culminated in the discovery of nuclear fission, the division of the atom that changed the future. The show traces the development of nuclear science in the first half of the twentieth century, Meitner's early struggle for education and her quest to gain a foothold in the world of male-dominated physics, Hahn's initial research and independent discoveries, the collaborative discovery of the two scientists, as co-discoverers and the award of the Nobel Prize only to Hahn.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosemarie Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelle Zackheim
- Original Title
- The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Science Foundation, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosemarie Reed
Michelle Zackheim
Thomas Meewes, Jonathan Smith
Dina Potocki
Rosemarie Reed
Department Leadership Roster
Michelle Zackheim
Writer
Thomas Meewes
Director of Photography
Dina Potocki
Editor
Jonathan Smith
Director of Photography
Rosemarie Reed
Director
Rosemarie Reed
Producer
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What is The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn about?
A story about the life and turbulent times of Lisa Meitner and Otto Hahn, two exceptional scientists whose remarkable collaboration culminated in the discovery of nuclear fission, the division of the atom that changed the future. The show traces the development of nuclear science in the first half of the twentieth century, Meitner's early struggle for education and her quest to gain a foothold in the world of male-dominated physics, Hahn's initial research and independent discoveries, the collaborative discovery of the two scientists, as co-discoverers and the award of the Nobel Prize only to Hahn.
Who directed The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn?
The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn was directed by Rosemarie Reed.
Who stars in The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn?
The principal cast of The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn includes Linda Hunt.
When was The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn released and how long is it?
The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.