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201198 minPG-13documentary

6.6/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Under Control

201198 minPG-13documentary

6.6/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Germany's nuclear power industry, once a leading scientific endeavor, faces decommissioning due to public fear and democratic action.

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Germany's nuclear power industry, once a leading scientific endeavor, faces decommissioning due to public fear and democratic action.

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Volker Satteldirector

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Germany's nuclear power industry faces a significant shift. Once a leader in nuclear energy, the country now plans to decommission its reactors. Popular fear and democratic decisions drive this change. The documentary covers the tension between scientific ambition and public sentiment, revealing the challenges of transitioning away from nuclear energy. It runs for 98 minutes and was released in 2011.

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