The Bomb

Synopsis

Rushmore DeNooyer's 2015 documentary, The Bomb, traces the history of nuclear weapons from their theoretical origins to their first use in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6, 1945. The film incorporates recently declassified footage and images, providing insight into the Cold War, the arms race, and the anti-nuclear movement. It features commentary from historians and government insiders, including Richard Rhodes, who emphasizes the bomb's role in altering human history. The documentary also addresses contemporary nuclear threats and the ongoing implications of nuclear arsenals worldwide.