Nuclear Dynamite

The enormous destructive power of nuclear explosions can be used, not just in theory, for peaceful purposes. In the second half of the 1950s, scientists from both nuclear superpowers began experimenting with smaller underground nuclear explosions, which were to be used to move large amounts of soil in the construction of canals, canals, and mining.

Directed by Gary Marcuse, Nuclear Dynamite leans on a strong ensemble — David Suzuki, Edward Teller — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2000.