From the Director of It's Not Yet Dark

atomic hope

Atomic Hope follows a tiny global movement of pro-nuclear activists, who strongly believe we need nuclear power in order to decarbonize our energy systems and avoid calamitous climate change. Filmed over a ten-year period, these advocates for nuclear energy come from all over the world. Their opponents cite nuclear meltdowns, extortionate construction costs, radiation fears and nuclear waste as indisputable reasons to reject this technology. The pro-nuclear crew take on these arguments urging scientists, citizens and policy makers to take a sober look at the science, halt the mass closure of nuclear power plants and fully reconsider nuclear energy as a viable solution to imminent catastrophe.

Reviews

Sunday Independent
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"Frankie Fenton’s keenly observed and warm-humoured documentary portrait has proven a hit at festivals, and you soon see why"
Roobla
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"Refreshing, compelling"
Tara Brady
The Irish Times
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"[The] film swims against the tide. He knows exactly what Atomic Hope has to say and he has assembled a splendid ensemble to do the talking."
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
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"...a powerful case for pressing the nuclear power button."
Paul Whitington
The Independent
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"...has proven a hit at festivals, and you soon see why."
Hilary A White
The Sunday Independent
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"Frankie Fenton’s keenly observed and warm-humoured documentary portrait has proven a hit at festivals, and you soon see why."
DECLAN BURKE
The Irish Examiner
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"...thought-provoking, a fascinating film..."
Edward Porter
The Sunday Times
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“A useful summary of the green arguments for keeping nuclear power plants up and running...”
JOHN McGUIRE
RTE
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"Elegant"
Gareth O’Connor
Movies. ie
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"Absorbing"
DAN GREEN
Roobla
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"Refreshing, compelling, a genuine work of passion"
Alfonso Rivera
Cineuopa
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"...compelling documentary..."
John Corrado
The Joy Of Movies
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"...engaging and informative..."
Maria Duarte
Morning Star
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"Provocative... A fascinating film which does not make judgements but leaves it up to the viewer, and hopes to be a springboard for more informed debate in our need to stop climate change."
Frank L
No More Workhorse
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"This documentary makes the case that the solution lies within the nuclear industry. It is a proposition which should be listened to and assessed. This documentary makes that case eloquently."
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