The Atom: A Love Affair is the acclaimed new feature-length documentary from British filmmaker Vicki Lesley, delving into the turbulent political history of nuclear energy over the past 75 years.
The Ontario Clear Air Alliance is delighted to present the Canadian premiere and post-screening panel discussion.
Over 10 years in the making, the film features interviews with major players in the nuclear story from the USA, the UK, France and Germany. You can read more about some of the contributors featured at https://theatomfilm.com/contributors
After you've watched the film, if you'd like to hear more from them, you can - bonus content from several interviews is available from the Store page on this site, along with signed, limited edition DVDs.
View the film on your own anytime between June 23-July 11, 2021.
You can also view our public discussion on June 28 with filmmaker Vicki Lesley from the UK and organizers in Canada working for a nuclear-free country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU0d0q3-whM&t=1s
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Reviews
The Atom: A Love Affair takes no sides and pulls no punches in its witty and admirably objective archival account of the West’s relationship with nuclear power - New Scientist
A breathless ride through our atomic love affair...The Atom is worth watching, both as a history lesson and to test your own beliefs - Climate News Network
A very intriguing history lesson...loads of really great archive footage and as a piece of construction and storytelling it's really well done - BBC Radio 5Live
An entertaining and informative primer – The Scotsman
A watchable and enlightening film - Daily Mail
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