S19·E18 Atomic, Living in Dread and Promise
- Episode
- Season 19, Episode 18
- Air Date
- August 9, 2015
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Seventy years ago this month, the bombing of Hiroshima showed the appalling destructive power of the atomic bomb. Mark Cousins's bold documentary looks at death in the atomic age, but life too. Using only archive film and a new musical score by the band Mogwai, the film shows us an impressionistic kaleidoscope of our nuclear times - protest marches, Cold War sabre-rattling, Chernobyl and Fukishima - but also the sublime beauty of the atomic world, and how x-rays and MRI scans have improved human lives. The nuclear age has been a nightmare, but dreamlike too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 19 Episode 18 of Storyville air?
Season 19, Episode 18 ('Atomic, Living in Dread and Promise') originally aired on August 9, 2015.
How long is Season 19 Episode 18 ('Atomic, Living in Dread and Promise')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 85 minutes.
What happens in Storyville Season 19 Episode 18?
Seventy years ago this month, the bombing of Hiroshima showed the appalling destructive power of the atomic bomb. Mark Cousins's bold documentary looks at death in the atomic age, but life too. Using only archive film and a new musical score by the band Mogwai, the film shows us an impressionistic k...
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