Inside The Atom (1948)
This short documentary offers a look at Canada’s Chalk River Project in the late 1940s. While humanity pondered the ultimate threat or promise of atomic energy, Chalk River scientists worked on the first set of experiments that attempted to apply atomic energy to medical and biological uses. Inside the Atom examines this frontier of science and assesses its value in terms of human progress.
Director: Jack Olsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1948
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Editing: Jack Olsen
Production: ONF | NFB
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nuclear power, nuclear experiment
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inside The Atom about?
- This short documentary offers a look at Canada’s Chalk River Project in the late 1940s. While humanity pondered the ultimate threat or promise of atomic energy, Chalk River scientists worked on the first set of experiments that attempted to apply atomic energy to medical and biological uses. Inside the Atom examines this frontier of science and assesses its value in terms of human progress.
- Who directed Inside The Atom?
- Inside The Atom was directed by Jack Olsen.
- How long is Inside The Atom?
- Inside The Atom has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Inside The Atom?
- Inside The Atom is a Documentary film.