FEATURE FILM

A Is for Atom

7.2/10
TMDB10 votes
Original: 15 min

General Electric sponsors this explanation of atomic energy, detailing some of its uses besides the bomb. Using animation and an off-screen narrator, the film describes the atom, elements and isotopes, the discovery of transmutation, experiments in artificial transmutation, and the reasons for the power of nuclear fission. The film argues that now, besides war, the atomic age holds promise for energy, farming, medicine, and research. The promise of the atomic age will depend on human wisdom.

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About A Is for Atom

A Is for Atom (1953) is a film in the animation, documentary genres. Directed by . The cast includes John Hiestand.

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Runtime
15 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
John Sutherland Productions, General Electric
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What is A Is for Atom about?

General Electric sponsors this explanation of atomic energy, detailing some of its uses besides the bomb. Using animation and an off-screen narrator, the film describes the atom, elements and isotopes, the discovery of transmutation, experiments in artificial transmutation, and the reasons for the power of nuclear fission. The film argues that now, besides war, the atomic age holds promise for energy, farming, medicine, and research. The promise of the atomic age will depend on human wisdom.

Who stars in A Is for Atom?

John Hiestand. See the cast cards above for character names.

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