Nuclear Now

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Nuclear Now

Released Apr 28, 2023

1h 46m

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As fossil fuels continue to cook the planet, the world is finally becoming forced to confront the influence of large oil companies and tactics that have enriched a small group of corporations and individuals for generations. Beneath our feet, Uranium atoms in the Earth's crust hold incredibly concentrated energy--science unlocked this energy in the mid-20th century, first for bombs and then to power submarines and the United States led the effort to generate electricity from this new source. Yet in the mid 20th century as societies began the transition to nuclear power and away from fossil fuels, a long-term PR campaign to scare the public began, funded in part by coal and oil interests. This campaign would sow fear about harmless low-level radiation and create confusion between nuclear weapons and nuclear power. With unprecedented access to the nuclear industry in France, Russia, and the United States, iconic director Oliver Stone explores the possibility for the global community to overcome challenges like climate change and reach a brighter future through the power of nuclear energy--an option that may become a vital way to ensure our continued survival sooner than we think.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

A blah format so beholden to dry narration over cascading archival footage.

Apr 28, 2023

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Brandon Yu

New York Times

The film’s aversion to formal or rhetorical bombast as it discusses scientists’ hopes for a better future is its own balm.

Apr 27, 2023

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

[An] intensely compelling, must-see documentary...

Oct 12, 2022

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Damon Wise

Deadline Hollywood Daily

It’s a hard watch, being dominated by Stone’s dense, monotonous voice-over and featuring scientists with next to no screen presence. Nevertheless, it puts forward a lot of unexpected proposals about nuclear energy, debunking powerful myths along the way.

Sep 21, 2023

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

“We’ve run out of time to be afraid.”

Rated: 3/5

Jul 13, 2023

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John Serba

Decider

[Stone] praises the spirit of progress and the human mind’s capability for ingenuity, concluding on an upbeat note, and maybe crafting a new narrative about Stone himself: instead of being his old divisive self, he’s trying to unite us for a common cause.

Jul 10, 2023

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Dennis

good synopsis of current state of the energy mix and climate crisis. Not an in-depth review and overly optimistic considering the timelines.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/02/23

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Greg B

Fantastic and inspirational account of our past and future in the fight against climate change.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/23

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Cinephile B

As a film it is a bit monotonous, but its informative and educational role is important. It’s a smooth watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Peter W

Informative and emotional. Nuclear is the only option to provide a base load instead of coal. Wind and solar are great complements, but can't provide the necessary power output 24/7. The film is accessible and explains the trade offs in a clear way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Tony G

most important documentary of the century

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/06/23

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Thoki and Nathan M

This is a very inspiring and well made documentary. It clearly lays out the nuclear energy option as one of our only potential sustainable saving grace options to actually stop or slow climate change. Truly a must watch film right now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/23

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As fossil fuels continue to cook the planet, the world is finally becoming forced to confront the influence of large oil companies and tactics that have enriched a small group of corporations and individuals for generations. Beneath our feet, Uranium atoms in the Earth's crust hold incredibly concentrated energy--science unlocked this energy in the mid-20th century, first for bombs and then to power submarines and the United States led the effort to generate electricity from this new source. Yet in the mid 20th century as societies began the transition to nuclear power and away from fossil fuels, a long-term PR campaign to scare the public began, funded in part by coal and oil interests. This campaign would sow fear about harmless low-level radiation and create confusion between nuclear weapons and nuclear power. With unprecedented access to the nuclear industry in France, Russia, and the United States, iconic director Oliver Stone explores the possibility for the global community to overcome challenges like climate change and reach a brighter future through the power of nuclear energy--an option that may become a vital way to ensure our continued survival sooner than we think.

Director: Oliver Stone
Producer: Fernando Sulichin, Max Arvelaiz, Robert S. Wilson
Screenwriter: Oliver Stone, Joshua S. Goldstein
Distributor: Abramorama
Production Co: New Element Media, Ixtlan Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 28, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 46m

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