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1981 Biography documentary
USA
1h 28min
Delving into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the narrative meticulously explores his lead role in the creation of the first atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project. The film examines the profound impact this scientific achievement had on history and Oppenheimer's own internal conflict. Drawing from personal accounts and historical facts, it provides a keen look into the tumultuous period of World War II, the haunting reality of the atomic age, and the profound moral and ethical dilemmas that these scientific breakthroughs raised.
Directed by | Jon Else |
Written by | Jon Else, David Webb Peoples |
Company | PBSPBSPBS |
Featuring
Hans Bethe
Holm Bursom
Haakon Chevalier
Stirling Colgate
Freeman Dyson
Jon Else
Susan Evans
Francis Fergusson
Paul Frees
Leslie Groves
Elizabeth Ingram
Robert Krohn
Dave MacDonald
Joseph McCarthy
Dorothy McKibben
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Robert Porton
Isidor Isaac Rabi
Robert Serber
Harry S. Truman
Francoise Ulam
Stanislaw Ulam
Jane Wilson
Robert Wilson
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