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202684 minPG-13documentary

historical-events censorship nuclear cold-war

Bombshell

202684 minPG-13documentary

Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the U.S. government's manipulation of the narrative is examined through propaganda and press co-option.

historical-events censorship nuclear cold-war

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Channel: Ken Burns

Bombshell

2026• 84 minPG-13

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Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the U.S. government's manipulation of the narrative is examined through propaganda and press co-option.

Synopsis

On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in the deaths of approximately 140,000 people. Three days later, a second bomb was detonated over Nagasaki, leading to an additional 70,000 fatalities. "Bombshell" examines how the U.S. government shaped the narrative surrounding these bombings through propaganda and censorship, presenting a sanitized view of atomic power while downplaying the catastrophic human impact. The documentary highlights the efforts of journalists who sought to reveal the truth behind the bombings.

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