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24 min0documentary
7.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

A teenage Boy Scout from Michigan constructs a model nuclear reactor using materials gathered from household items in the mid-1990s.

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Why Watch

  • Meet David Hahn, the teenage nuclear enthusiast.
  • See how a Boy Scout tackled nuclear science.
  • Find out what happens when curiosity meets danger.

Did You Know

  • David Hahn was a teenager from Michigan in the mid-1990s.
  • The film is directed by Bindu Mathur and runs for 24 minutes.
  • Hahn's project involved using materials gathered from household items.
  • The documentary was released in 2003.

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Nuclear science fansYoung inventorsDocumentary enthusiasts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main subject of The Nuclear Boy Scout?

David Hahn, a teenage Boy Scout from Michigan, is the main subject.

What was David Hahn trying to achieve with his experiments?

He was attempting to construct a model nuclear reactor to earn the Atomic Energy Merit Badge.

What year was The Nuclear Boy Scout released?

The Nuclear Boy Scout was released in 2003.

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