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2024 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Wendy Garrett

The Accelerator

Synopsis

In 1942, the US launched the Manhattan Project to develop the first atomic bomb, with Dr. Robert Wilson among its brilliant scientists. Disillusioned by the destruction, he later pioneered Proton Therapy in 1946, a groundbreaking cancer treatment.

Details

GenreDocumentary
Release Date2024-06-01
Runtime55 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesUS
Production CompanyPrairie Surf Creative LLC
Keywords
History, Disaster, Educational, Grief
Ratings
US-TV: TV-PG
Advisory
All Audiences
Festivals
  • deadCenter Film Festival
  • International Uranium Film Festival
  • Roundtop Festival
  • Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival

Cast

Dr. Robert Wilsonas as Self
Dr. Ernest Lawrenceas as Self
Jonathan Wilsonas as Self
Rand Wilsonas as Self
Daniel Wilsonas as Self
Dr. Jerry Slateras as Self
Dr. Allan Winkleras as Self
Dr. Steven J Frankas as Self

Crew

Wendy Garrettdirector
David Raubachproducer
Matt Payneproducer
Steven Drozdcomposer

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