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Deep Dive: White Sands (2014)

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White Sands
White Sands is a 16mm film installation directed by Cynthia Madansky, focusing on the nuclear fuel chain's impact on New Mexico. The film uses a three-screen projection format to present both visible and invisible effects on the land, air, water, and people in the region. By examining the landscape of New Mexico, the film reflects on the historical and ongoing consequences of nuclear activities. It invites viewers to consider the environmental and human aspects of the nuclear industry in a visually immersive way.

Why Watch

  • •See the impact of the nuclear fuel chain on New Mexico.
  • •Find out how the landscape reflects nuclear history.
  • •Meet the people affected by nuclear activities.

Did You Know

•The film is 16 minutes long.
•Cynthia Madansky directed the film in 2014.
•The installation uses a three-screen projection format.

Perfect For

Environmental studiesNuclear historyFilm installation art