Inside The Atom
Originally released in 1948. Inside The Atom is a documentary film. directed by Jack Olsen. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This short documentary offers a look at Canada’s Chalk River Project in the late 1940s. While humanity pondered the ultimate threat or promise of atomic energy, Chalk River scientists worked on the first set of experiments that attempted to apply atomic energy to medical and biological uses. Inside the Atom examines this frontier of science and assesses its value in terms of human progress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1948
78 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inside The Atom about?
This short documentary offers a look at Canada’s Chalk River Project in the late 1940s. While humanity pondered the ultimate threat or promise of atomic energy, Chalk River scientists worked on t...
Who directed Inside The Atom?
Inside The Atom was directed by Jack Olsen.
How long is Inside The Atom?
Inside The Atom has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Inside The Atom released?
Inside The Atom was released on January 1, 1948 in theaters.