Seabrook 1977 (1978)
A Seminal Protest of 1970s Environmental Activism
In April 1977, the small coastal town of Seabrook, New Hampshire became an international symbol in the battle over atomic energy. Concerned about the dangers of potential radioactive accidents, over 2,000 members of the Clamshell Alliance, a coalition of environmental groups, attempted to block construction of a nuclear power plant. 1,414 people were arrested in that civil disobedience protest and jailed en masse in National Guard armories for two weeks.
Director: Phyllis Joffe, Robbie Leppzer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Production: Turning Tide Productions, Video NewsReal
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nuclear radiation, nonviolent resistance, nuclear power, activism, enviromentalism, civil disobedience
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Seabrook 1977 about?
- In April 1977, the small coastal town of Seabrook, New Hampshire became an international symbol in the battle over atomic energy. Concerned about the dangers of potential radioactive accidents, over 2,000 members of the Clamshell Alliance, a coalition of environmental groups, attempted to block construction of a nuclear power plant. 1,414 people were arrested in that civil disobedience protest and jailed en masse in National Guard armories for two weeks.
- Who directed Seabrook 1977?
- Seabrook 1977 was directed by Phyllis Joffe, Robbie Leppzer.
- How long is Seabrook 1977?
- Seabrook 1977 has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Seabrook 1977?
- Seabrook 1977 is a Documentary film.
- Where was Seabrook 1977 produced?
- Seabrook 1977 was produced in United States of America.