The Nuclear Age commenced on July 16, 1945, in southern New Mexico, marked by the test explosion known as "Trinity." Merely three weeks later, two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in over 200,000 deaths. This documentary seeks to address a critical question: Why do these destructive weapons still exist? From the very inception of the Nuclear Age, scientists responsible for creating the nuclear bomb have passionately advocated for its abolition. In Search of Resolution sets out to narrate this compelling story, amplifying the voices of those engaged in the ongoing struggle.
In Search of Resolution is the third installment in The Nuclear World Project. Looking toward the future, the film introduces us to remarkable individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring that nuclear weapons never see use in warfare again. Among those featured are a group of young people united in their commitment to carrying forward the mission of a nuclear-free world for the generations to come.
In Search of Resolution is an ambitious project, perhaps overly so. The aimless structure of this documentary makes it dryer than CSPAN, more of a collage of archival and news footage than a well-organized documentary with a mission. While some speakers have interesting or informative things to say, the way the film is put together means these segments are drowned out by the ramblings of former high-ranking anti-soviet intelligence men who don’t say anything helpful at any juncture. They just speculate, often without basis.
There is a heavy bias at times shown most clearly in a complete refusal to look at the motivations of Russia and other entities building up nuclear arsenals through history: The US had already built up massive nuclear capabilities before any of these other parties had a single bomb. The US too is one of the few countries that consistently blocks nuclear deproliferation motions in the UN. Without nuance and investigation, In Search of Resolution lacks substance when compared to other anti-nuclear titles such as The Man Who Saved the World. Optional Purchase.
Where does this title belong on public library shelves?
In Search of Resolution belongs on geopolitics shelves.
What type of college professor could use this title?
Because of its length, In Search of Resolution would be difficult to use in the classroom, but many clips would be useful for those studying recent changes in Nuclear threats across the world.
What is the retail price and/or Public Performance License fee?
Limited PPR included with purchase of film; K-12 Classroom, Public Libraries: DVD - $89; K-12 DVD + Digital File - $139; Colleges & Institutions: DVD - $295; Colleges: DVD with Digital Site License - $445; Home Use DVD (no ppr) - $29.95