Nuclear Aftershocks (2012)

Nuclear Aftershocks (2012) poster

It’s been almost a year since a devastating earthquake and tsunami crippled Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, leaving the country’s once popular energy program in shambles. In response, Germany decided to abandon nuclear energy entirely. Should the U.S. follow suit? FRONTLINE correspondent Miles O’Brien examines the implications of the Fukushima accident for U.S. nuclear safety, and asks how this disaster will affect the future of nuclear energy around the world. In particular, he visits one emerging battleground: The controversial relicensing of the Indian Point nuclear plant, located only 38 miles from Manhattan. What lessons can be learned from the disaster in Japan?

Director: Jon Palfreman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Screenplay

Music: John E. Low
Editing: Raoul Rosenberg
Production: Palfreman Film Group, PBS
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nuclear Aftershocks about?
It’s been almost a year since a devastating earthquake and tsunami crippled Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, leaving the country’s once popular energy program in shambles. In response, Germany decided to abandon nuclear energy entirely. Should the U.S. follow suit? FRONTLINE correspondent Miles O’Brien examines the implications of the Fukushima accident for U.S. nuclear safety, and asks how this disaster will affect the future of nuclear energy around the world. In particular, he visits one emerging battleground: The controversial relicensing of the Indian Point nuclear plant, located only 38 miles from Manhattan. What lessons can be learned from the disaster in Japan?
Who directed Nuclear Aftershocks?
Nuclear Aftershocks was directed by Jon Palfreman.
How long is Nuclear Aftershocks?
Nuclear Aftershocks has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Nuclear Aftershocks?
Nuclear Aftershocks is a Documentary film.
Where was Nuclear Aftershocks produced?
Nuclear Aftershocks was produced in United States of America.