ATOMIC HOPE
Cert 12A
83 mins
BBFC advice: Contains infrequent strong language
The word nuclear conjures up disasters from Hiroshima to Chernobyl and beyond and is chucked into the aggressive narratives of Putin when he is threatening the West.
And yet nuclear power could be the world's saviour, according to scientists featured in Frankie Fenton's They even put a compelling case that it offers the only feasible route to solving the energy crisis.
However, they admit that they need charismatic campaigners to get over the message to the sceptical public.
The documentary proves that they have a damned difficult task - even incurring the wrath of climate change activists who are dead set against nuclear energy.
Fenton's film is a platform for nuclear advocates from organisations as diverse as Thorium Energy Alliance, Generation Atomic and Mothers for Nuclear.
They argue that it is the safest, cleanest and most productive energy option and argue vehemently about misinformation about the effects of radiation leaks.
They put forward a pretty good, if superficial case - leaving out the technical detail of nuclear's qualities and how it could be rolled out worldwide.
And then there is the tricky issue of funding. The participants all claim moral and ethical high ground and yet we couldn't work out how they are financed.
I thought Pandora's Promise which went over the same ground ten years ago was a tad more compelling but it is good to see the subject back up for public debate.
Reasons to watch: Fascinating subject
Reasons to avoid: Unanswered questions
Laughs: None
Jumps: None
Vomit: None
Nudity: None
Overall rating: 7/10
Did you know? The nuclear industry supports nearly half a million jobs in the United States and contributes an estimated $60 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product each year.
The final word. Frankie Fenton: "From my perspective as a filmmaker, I wanted to point the camera at people who had an opinion, rather than give an opinion myself. The minute I started doing that, people were engaged and could see that this was a story that was worth listening to." POV
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