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201823 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nuclear Military

The Atomic Soldiers

201823 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Decades of silence ended as the last surviving atomic soldiers recount their experiences during the 1950s nuclear bomb tests.

“Atomic Veterans Were Silenced for 50 Years. Now, They're Talking.”

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Decades of silence ended as the last surviving atomic soldiers recount their experiences during the 1950s nuclear bomb tests.

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Morgan Knibbedirector

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Veterans of the 1950s atomic bomb tests recount their experiences in "The Atomic Soldiers." These men, long silenced by military protocols, share their stories of witnessing nuclear explosions without adequate protection. Their testimonies reveal the psychological and physical toll of radiation exposure. The film addresses the neglect of their health by the government and the lasting impact of these events on their lives. Directed by Morgan Knibbe, the documentary runs for 23 minutes and features personal narratives from those affected.

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