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Downwind

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Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 nuclear weapons on American soil from 1951 to 1992. The fallout is still lethally impacting Americans today. Martin Sheen narrates this harrowing exposé of the United States' disregard for everyone living... downwind.
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Reuben Stojanovic-Rowe FILMINK (Australia) 12/01/2023
18/20
… an incredibly powerful documentary … Go to Full Review
Mark Jackson Epoch Times 08/21/2023
4/5
Perfect chaser for "Oppenheimer." The US exploded 928 test bombs in Nevada. The entire world now consists of humans who are downwinders (downwind from atomic fall-out). Start practicing qigong to combat radiation exposure instead of hiding your desk. Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 02/03/2023
4.5/5
There’s such a huge story here that it’s astonishing that it hasn’t been put on film before. Go to Full Review
Heidy Morales Hye's Musings 01/31/2023
3/5
The directors Mark Shapiro and Douglas Brian Miller put together a very interesting, thought provoking, and at times frustrating look at the impact nuclear testing has had and continues to have on US citizens. Go to Full Review
Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 01/25/2023
6/10
Martin Sheen‘s narration helps link the pieces of the story while Michael Douglas and Lewis Black deliver common sense testimonies based on their works. However, the stories from residents in Utah are particularly affecting. Go to Full Review
Tony Medley The Larchmont Chronicle 01/19/2023
10/10
Finally, a film that indicts the U.S. government for the arguably criminal acts of detonating 928 nuclear bombs on American soil for 40 years, killing legions of Americans and the lies it told to justify it. This is a heartbreaking movie not to be missed. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 May 27 1 hour and 34 minutes of real history!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Hunter B Mar 22 Emotionally charged and full of misinformation. The goal of the doc seems to be to sway the audience and rely heavily on their emotions to make them think a particular way, rather than presenting the facts. Disappointing. Would encourage others to research independently and not to take this doc at face value. See more Al P @BoosterAp 10/24/2024 Very informative. I enjoyed it. Good late night watch, lots of information so you need to be in the mood to listen See more dave d 05/29/2024 A harrowing exposé of the United States Government's disregard for everyone living downwind of a nuclear testing site. It is important to see how the government treats people it doesn't deem important. One of the most important documentary feature films you will ever see. Final Score: 7/10 See more Jeff K 10/22/2023 An outstanding documentary with a critical and well-told story of the downwinders. Powerfully framed as an important history lesson, a national and global morality tale, and a call to action. In this film we learn terrible and significant details laid out by scientific experts, victims, patriots and public figures who share their perspective on willful neglect and continued disregard for the human costs of America's nuclear programs. An urgent film, a must-see, a great contribution to the documentation of our history. As the film reminds us, we are ALL downwinders. We ignore this film's lessons at our own peril. See more Mike N 09/29/2023 Very moving film. The government knew and did it without the consent of those affected. I and others like me worked at the Nevada Test Site for the USAF, downwind of the nuclear test area. We were never told about the rampant radioactive contamination where we worked and lived 4, 24-hour shifts every week for 3 years. Most of us are experiencing the same illnesses and deaths as those in the movie. My thoughts and prayers to those affected. Thank you for making this movie to raise awareness and to promote action. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Mercury, Nevada? The latter was the site for the testing of 928 nuclear weapons on American soil from 1951 to 1992. The fallout is still lethally impacting Americans today. Martin Sheen narrates this harrowing exposé of the United States' disregard for everyone living... downwind.
Director
Mark Shapiro, Douglas Brian Miller
Producer
Mark Shapiro, Warren Pereira
Screenwriter
Warren Etheredge, Mark Shapiro
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
Cinco Dedos Peliculas, Backlot Docs
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 18, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 18, 2023
Runtime
1h 34m
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