Atomic Homefront

Atomic Homefront (2017)

Revealing St. Louis, Missouri's atomic past as a uranium processing center for the atomic bomb and the governmental and corporate negligence that lead to the illegal dumping of Manhattan Project radioactive waste throughout North County neighborhoods.

Date of release
2017-11-17
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (8)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Rebecca Cammisa

Casting

Interesting facts

Atomic Homefront is a 2017 documentary film about the effects of radioactive waste stored in West Lake Landfill in St. Louis County, Missouri. The film was made by Rebecca Cammisa and co-produced by James Freydberg and Larissa Bills.

Background and synopsis

The documentary discusses the history of St. Louis, Missouri as a uranium processing centre for the Manhattan Project that contributed to the creation of the atomic bomb. Spent or processed material containing radionuclides such as uranium, thorium, and radium were disposed of near city suburbs.

The film documents grassroots organisations such as Just Moms STL and Coldwater Creek – Just the Facts Please, and their efforts to educate their community and push for environmental justice.

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