The Day After Trinity
1980
Through interviews with Manhattan Project scientists and newly declassified archival footage, this documentary examines the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his leadership of the Manhattan Project. The film traces the development and testing of the first atomic bomb and follows Oppenheimer’s later opposition to nuclear proliferation during the early years of the Cold War.
Director:
Jon Else
Writers:
Jon Else, David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
