S1·E2 Radio Bikini
Synopsis
While the U.N. debated strategies for control of atomic energy, the U.S. Navy was preparing two highly-publicized nuclear tests. Seven hundred fifty cameras were shipped to Bikini to be used for a major propaganda film. Bikinians had no say about turning their idyllic island into an atomic test site. Forty years later, their home would still be too contaminated to support human life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 2 of American Experience air?
Season 1, Episode 2 ('Radio Bikini') originally aired on October 11, 1988.
How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('Radio Bikini')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 1 Episode 2?
While the U.N. debated strategies for control of atomic energy, the U.S. Navy was preparing two highly-publicized nuclear tests. Seven hundred fifty cameras were shipped to Bikini to be used for a major propaganda film. Bikinians had no say about turning their idyllic island into an atomic test site...