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Oppenheimer: The Real Story

2023Movie1 h 37 min

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An intriguing, layered documentary movie about a real life story and history.

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Story

The man behind the Atomic Bomb.

J. Robert Oppenheimer, a physics professor known for creating the atomic bomb during WWII. He witnessed the first atomic bomb detonation in New Mexico in 1945. This film examines Oppenheimer's life, from his early years to his involvement with nuclear physics and his later advocacy for nuclear weapons controls, with interviews and insights from those who knew him and impacted by his legacy.

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  • J. Robert Oppenheimer
  • Atomic Bomb
  • World War II
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Political Intrigue
  • Historical Account
  • Ethical Dilemmas

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Directed by
Robin Bextor
Produced by
Jason Fenwick

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July 17, 2023 · 1 h 37 min · Suicide Themes

Released
July 17, 2023
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries