Downwinders and the Radioactive West
In the 1950s and ‘60s, the U.S. government conducted a series of nuclear tests in the Nevada desert. The resulting fallout would kick off a decades-long debate over cancer rates, the costs of patriotism, and the responsibility of a nation to protect its citizens.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Howe |
| Runtime | 57 min. |
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Downwinders and the Radioactive West is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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Released in 2021, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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