Nuclear Reaction (1995)
This 1995 documentary comprehensively plots New Zealand's progress from enthusiastic supporter of the atomic bomb in the 1940s to becoming proudly nuclear free by the late 1980s. The birthplace of "father of the atom" Ernest Rutherford willingly participated in British tests at Christmas Island in the 1950s (and looked eagerly for uranium in the Buller Gorge). But as testing increased in the Pacific, Prime Ministers Holyoake, Kirk and Lange voiced opposition. Moruroa, nuclear ship visit protests and the Rainbow Warrior bombing fuelled the anti-nuclear cause.
Director: Alan Erson
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Ian Mune - Narrator
Editing: Tim Woodhouse
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Erson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nuclear Reaction about?
- This 1995 documentary comprehensively plots New Zealand's progress from enthusiastic supporter of the atomic bomb in the 1940s to becoming proudly nuclear free by the late 1980s. The birthplace of "father of the atom" Ernest Rutherford willingly participated in British tests at Christmas Island in the 1950s (and looked eagerly for uranium in the Buller Gorge). But as testing increased in the Pacific, Prime Ministers Holyoake, Kirk and Lange voiced opposition. Moruroa, nuclear ship visit protests and the Rainbow Warrior bombing fuelled the anti-nuclear cause.
- Who directed Nuclear Reaction?
- Nuclear Reaction was directed by Alan Erson.
- Who stars in Nuclear Reaction?
- Nuclear Reaction stars Ian Mune.
- How long is Nuclear Reaction?
- Nuclear Reaction has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).