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[Technical note: You will need to start watching before the end of the virtual screening -- September 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT (UTC -0400) -- regardless of when you get a ticket. After you start watching, you will have a fixed number of days to finish.
Technical note number 2: You can donate to the filmmaker either by getting a ticket and paying what you can, or directly to Jan Haaken via PayPal.]
As political pressure mounts in the US to meet net zero carbon goals, the nuclear power industry makes its case for a nuclear “renaissance.” This documentary by NECESSITY Director Jan Haaken follows activists as they expose the true costs of the new small nuclear reactor designs.
After the film, there will be an online webinar with Q&A. Register for the webinar here. https://sierraclub.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2CNxDUwVSGWZvzFEpIpwEw
Atomic Bamboozle is captivating and revelatory, thoroughly debunking any notion that nuclear energy should play a role in solving the climate crisis. The film also offers a fascinating look at the history and psychology of nuclear propaganda and how the industry and its backers have promoted its many false claims." – Joshua Frank, author of Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America and managing editor of CounterPunch
“A powerful and provocative film.” – Willamette Week
“An uncompromising piece of activism that’s well-crafted and urgent.” – Oregon Arts Watch
"Although its immediate intention is to prevent nuclear power plant construction in Oregon and Washington, its message is universal." – CounterPunch
"Tells the story that the nuclear power lobbyists want to nullify so as to bring back costly, dangerous, unneeded nuclear power to Oregon. Those beyond Oregon should also watch this powerful film to learn the truth behind this industry and its false claims." – Ralph Nader, Center for Study of Responsive Law
- Year2023
- Runtime46 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereMar 12, 2023
- GenreDocumentary
- SponsorSnake River Alliance, Film Independent, Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, Collective for Social and Environmental Justice, Columbia Riverkeeper, Oregon Conservancy Foundation, Nuclear Energy Information Service, Loo Wit Group (Southwest Washington Chapter of the Sierra Club), Science for the People
- AwardsSocial Justice Film Festival 2023, Colorado Environmental FIlm Festival 2024, Special Jury Award at International Uranium Film Festival 2024
- Social Media
- DirectorJan Haaken
- ProducerJan Haaken and Samantha Praus
- Co-ProducerCathy Sampson-Kruse and Cathryn Chudy
- CastLloyd Marbet, Greg Kafoury, M.V. Ramana, Lauren Goldberg, & Cathy Sampson-Kruse
- CinematographerBen Bach and Timothy Wildgoose (cinematographers); Eric Edwards (Director of Photography)
- EditorJeremiah Fueres (editor); Martin Melnick (colorist)
- AnimatorJennifer Kincaide
- Production DesignFriderike Heuer
- Sound DesignJoint Editorial
- MusicEric Phillips and Dylan Rieck
[Technical note: You will need to start watching before the end of the virtual screening -- September 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EDT (UTC -0400) -- regardless of when you get a ticket. After you start watching, you will have a fixed number of days to finish.
Technical note number 2: You can donate to the filmmaker either by getting a ticket and paying what you can, or directly to Jan Haaken via PayPal.]
As political pressure mounts in the US to meet net zero carbon goals, the nuclear power industry makes its case for a nuclear “renaissance.” This documentary by NECESSITY Director Jan Haaken follows activists as they expose the true costs of the new small nuclear reactor designs.
After the film, there will be an online webinar with Q&A. Register for the webinar here. https://sierraclub.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2CNxDUwVSGWZvzFEpIpwEw
Atomic Bamboozle is captivating and revelatory, thoroughly debunking any notion that nuclear energy should play a role in solving the climate crisis. The film also offers a fascinating look at the history and psychology of nuclear propaganda and how the industry and its backers have promoted its many false claims." – Joshua Frank, author of Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America and managing editor of CounterPunch
“A powerful and provocative film.” – Willamette Week
“An uncompromising piece of activism that’s well-crafted and urgent.” – Oregon Arts Watch
"Although its immediate intention is to prevent nuclear power plant construction in Oregon and Washington, its message is universal." – CounterPunch
"Tells the story that the nuclear power lobbyists want to nullify so as to bring back costly, dangerous, unneeded nuclear power to Oregon. Those beyond Oregon should also watch this powerful film to learn the truth behind this industry and its false claims." – Ralph Nader, Center for Study of Responsive Law
- Year2023
- Runtime46 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereMar 12, 2023
- GenreDocumentary
- SponsorSnake River Alliance, Film Independent, Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, Collective for Social and Environmental Justice, Columbia Riverkeeper, Oregon Conservancy Foundation, Nuclear Energy Information Service, Loo Wit Group (Southwest Washington Chapter of the Sierra Club), Science for the People
- AwardsSocial Justice Film Festival 2023, Colorado Environmental FIlm Festival 2024, Special Jury Award at International Uranium Film Festival 2024
- Social Media
- DirectorJan Haaken
- ProducerJan Haaken and Samantha Praus
- Co-ProducerCathy Sampson-Kruse and Cathryn Chudy
- CastLloyd Marbet, Greg Kafoury, M.V. Ramana, Lauren Goldberg, & Cathy Sampson-Kruse
- CinematographerBen Bach and Timothy Wildgoose (cinematographers); Eric Edwards (Director of Photography)
- EditorJeremiah Fueres (editor); Martin Melnick (colorist)
- AnimatorJennifer Kincaide
- Production DesignFriderike Heuer
- Sound DesignJoint Editorial
- MusicEric Phillips and Dylan Rieck