A Is for Atom (1953)
General Electric sponsors this explanation of atomic energy, detailing some of its uses besides the bomb. Using animation and an off-screen narrator, the film describes the atom, elements and isotopes, the discovery of transmutation, experiments in artificial transmutation, and the reasons for the power of nuclear fission. The film argues that now, besides war, the atomic age holds promise for energy, farming, medicine, and research. The promise of the atomic age will depend on human wisdom.
Director: Carl Urbano
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Cast
- John Hiestand - Narrator (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Eugene Poddany
Production: John Sutherland Productions, General Electric
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cold war propaganda, short film
More Films by Director: Carl Urbano
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Is for Atom about?
- General Electric sponsors this explanation of atomic energy, detailing some of its uses besides the bomb. Using animation and an off-screen narrator, the film describes the atom, elements and isotopes, the discovery of transmutation, experiments in artificial transmutation, and the reasons for the power of nuclear fission. The film argues that now, besides war, the atomic age holds promise for energy, farming, medicine, and research. The promise of the atomic age will depend on human wisdom.
- Who directed A Is for Atom?
- A Is for Atom was directed by Carl Urbano.
- Who stars in A Is for Atom?
- A Is for Atom stars John Hiestand.
- How long is A Is for Atom?
- A Is for Atom has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is A Is for Atom?
- A Is for Atom is a Animation, Documentary film.
- Where was A Is for Atom produced?
- A Is for Atom was produced in United States of America.