General Electric sponsors this explanation of atomic energy, detailing some of its uses besides the bomb. Using animation and an off-screen narrator, the film describes the atom, elements and isotopes, the discovery of transmutation, experiments in artificial transmutation, and the reasons for the power of nuclear fission. The film argues that now, besides war, the atomic age holds promise for energy, farming, medicine, and research. The promise of the atomic age will depend on human wisdom.
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Stars: John Hiestand
Crew: Carl Urbano (Director), Eugene Poddany (Music), True Eames Boardman (Writer), John Sutherland (Producer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: John Sutherland Productions, General Electric
Runtime: 15 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1953
IMDb: 3.9
Keywords:cold war propaganda, short film
