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Atomic Mom

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Abstract
When M.T. Silvia was little, she thought it was fascinating that her mom Pauline did secret government work. But as she began to understand the ramifications of her mother's research on the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, a horrified Silvia took action, becoming an anti-nuclear demonstrator. After decades of secrecy, Pauline has become a peace activist and whistleblower, revealing some of the US military's most closely guarded secrets. Through their extraordinary family history, Silvia examines the legacy of atomic warfare and the range of ethical issues it presents.

Traveling to Japan to meet Hiroshima victims, Silvia learns how the effects of the atrocity have been passed on through generations. Remarkable archival materials help tell the story of the 1950s atomic testing program. Through Pauline herself we learn that she completely adopted the Cold War mentality and never questioned her work - an acquiescence which now plagues her. This is an inspiring film that recounts an important chapter in American history as well as how the Cold War and the creation of the atomic bomb were seen from a woman's perspective.
Collection
Women Make Movies
Subject
Women biologists -- United States -- Biography, Atomic bomb victims -- Japan -- Hiroshima-shi -- Biography, Atomic bomb -- United States -- History, Nuclear warfare -- Moral and ethical aspects, Nuclear weapons -- Nevada -- Testing, Nuclear weapons information -- United States
Contributors
Silvia, M.T. (producer), Silvia, M.T. (director), Butler, Rick (director of photography), Chinlund, Jennifer (editor), D'Ambrosio, Marco (composer), Promessi, Klaudia (composer), Kuroda, Kazushi (cinematographer), Smartgirl Productions (producer), Women Make Movies (Firm) (distributor)
Duration
01:19:48 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, college, educator
Copyright Holder
Name Women Make Movies
Roledistributor
Telephone212-925-0606
Address462 Broadway, STE 500, New York, NY 10013
Email[email protected]
Copyright Date
2011-01-01
Rights Declaration:
This video is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.
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