By M.T. Silvia
A complex film, both historically compelling and deeply personal, ATOMIC MOM is a story of war and reconciliation. M.T. Silvia's mother, Pauline, was a biologist for the Navy in the 1950s - a time when women scientists were extremely rare ¨C who was sent to Nevada to work on the atom bomb. Racked with guilt over her participation in such a deadly device, including animal testing, she has become a peace activist and whistleblower, revealing some of the US military's closely guarded dark secrets. M.T. meets with Emiko, a Hiroshima survivor trying to resolve her own history ¨C when the bomb dropped, her 12 year old sister was killed. Emiko recounts her own memories of the atom bomb and speaks about her commitment to education and disarmament.
ATOMIC MOM weaves an intimate portrait of complex mother-daughter relationships within an important moment of American history. It also provides a global perspective on our collective Atomic legacy. Through revealing interviews with Japanese survivors, doctors and historians, the film reveals the truth regarding post-war censorship in Japan and America regarding images and information related to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It inspires dialogue about human rights, personal responsibility and the possibility ¨C and hope ¨C of peace.
Award
~ Accolade Award, Best of Show Documentary
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