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8.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB
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Over 80 years after the atomic bombings, the film features interviews with hibakusha, the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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This deeply moving documentary gives a voice to the ‘hibakusha’ who endured the horrific US bombings, and are running out of time to tell their stories.
Lucy ManganRead full article
July 31, 2024
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Why Watch

  • Meet Hibakusha, the atomic bomb survivors.
  • See rare archival material from Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
  • Find out why critics praised its survivor testimonies.

Did You Know

  • Atomic People premiered on BBC Two on 31 July 2024.
  • The film won Best Specialist Factual at the 2025 British Academy Television Awards.
  • It received the Special Jury Prize at the 2025 Venice TV Awards.
  • Atomic People was commissioned by BBC Two in 2023.

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Nuclear history enthusiastsDocumentary loversWorld War II scholars
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When did Atomic People premiere?

Atomic People premiered on BBC Two on 31 July 2024.

What awards did Atomic People win?

Atomic People won the British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual at the 2025 British Academy Television Awards and the Special Jury Prize at the 2025 Venice TV Awards.

What is the duration of Atomic People?

Atomic People has a duration of 90 minutes.

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