Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll (2008)
July, 1946. Bikini. It was the first of 23 nuclear tests the US government made in their race against the Soviets during the Cold War. A remote atoll in the Marshall Islands, set in the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean between the Philippines and Hawaii. Ironically though, it was this isolation, that sealed the atoll's fate: During "Operation Crossroads" in July of 1946, two atom bombs were used to sink a ghost fleet of 84 vessels, destroying the natural environment and leaving parts of the huge atoll ring permanently contaminated in the process. The islanders are still reliant on imported food even today.
Director: Christopher Hale, Andreas Sawall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: October 9, 2008
Cast
- Erik Thompson - Narrator
Production: Paola Álvarez Filmproduktion, Context TV, Science Channel
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christopher Hale, Andreas Sawall
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll about?
- July, 1946. Bikini. It was the first of 23 nuclear tests the US government made in their race against the Soviets during the Cold War. A remote atoll in the Marshall Islands, set in the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean between the Philippines and Hawaii. Ironically though, it was this isolation, that sealed the atoll's fate: During "Operation Crossroads" in July of 1946, two atom bombs were used to sink a ghost fleet of 84 vessels, destroying the natural environment and leaving parts of the huge atoll ring permanently contaminated in the process. The islanders are still reliant on imported food even today.
- Who directed Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll?
- Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll was directed by Christopher Hale, Andreas Sawall.
- Who stars in Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll?
- Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll stars Erik Thompson.
- How long is Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll?
- Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll?
- Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll is a Documentary film.
- Where was Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll produced?
- Radioactive Paradise: Bikini Atoll was produced in Germany, United States of America.