The Day After Trinity

Jan 20 1981 Not Rated 1h 28m
Biography, Documentary

This essential, Academy Award–nominated documentary offers an urgent warning from history about the dangers of nuclear warfare via the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist and all-around Renaissance man who led the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb that America unleashed on Japan in the final days of World War II. Through extensive interviews and archival footage, THE DAY AFTER TRINITY traces Oppenheimer’s evolution, from architect of one of the most consequential endeavors of the twentieth century to an outspoken opponent of nuclear proliferation who came to deeply regret his role in ushering in the perils of the atomic age.

Plot

Scientists and witnesses involved in the creation and testing of the first ever atomic bomb reflect on the Manhattan project and its fascinating leader, J. Robert Oppenheimer, who upon completion of his wonderful and horrible invention became a powerful spokesperson against the nuclear arms race.

Written by

Jon Else, David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples

Directed by

Jon Else

Cast

Hans Bethe, Holm Bursom, Haakon Chevalier

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

KTEH

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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