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First We Bombed New Mexico

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First We Bombed New Mexico is the untold story of Trinity, the world's first nuclear bomb detonated in New Mexico one month before the bombing of Hiroshima. It is a story of government betrayal with tragic consequences. Thousands of New Mexicans -- mostly Hispanic and Native American -- were exposed to catastrophic levels of radioactive fallout, never warned, never acknowledged and never helped afterwards. Generations of cancers followed. Inspiring New Mexico Hispanic cancer survivor, Tina Cordova, has catalyzed a movement seeking compensation for families -- mostly Hispanic and Native -- who suffer multigenerational cancers tied to that bomb, and who continue to be ignored. This documentary is witness to the people's narrative for voices not heard.

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Andy Howell Film Threat In all, First We Bombed New Mexico is an exceptional piece of documentary filmmaking that tells an important story. Rated: 8/10 Mar 19, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christy P This is a movie that should be seen by everyone. Our citizens were harmed by radiation fallout from our country's atomic bomb testing programs. This film beautifully depicts the efforts of one woman to have the government acknowledge and make right the damage to the health and well-being of New Mexicans downwind of the fallout. It is a well-told story with heartfelt testimonies and backed by scientific data. It is a challenge to our government to acknowledge and compensate for the illnesses and deaths caused by our own government. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lois Lipman

Director

Tina Cordova

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Lois Lipman

Screenwriter

Joel Marcus

Screenwriter

Lois Lipman

Producer

Joel Marcus

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Synopsis First We Bombed New Mexico is the untold story of Trinity, the world's first nuclear bomb detonated in New Mexico one month before the bombing of Hiroshima. It is a story of government betrayal with tragic consequences. Thousands of New Mexicans -- mostly Hispanic and Native American -- were exposed to catastrophic levels of radioactive fallout, never warned, never acknowledged and never helped afterwards. Generations of cancers followed. Inspiring New Mexico Hispanic cancer survivor, Tina Cordova, has catalyzed a movement seeking compensation for families -- mostly Hispanic and Native -- who suffer multigenerational cancers tied to that bomb, and who continue to be ignored. This documentary is witness to the people's narrative for voices not heard.
Director
Lois Lipman
Producer
Lois Lipman
Screenwriter
Lois Lipman, Joel Marcus
Production Co
47th State Films
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m