Silent Fallout: Groundbreaking Film Tour Uncovers Nuclear Testing Secrets
July 02 2024 - 9:00AM
Silent Fallout proudly announces the North American
screening tour of “Silent Fallout,” an award-winning film by
acclaimed Japanese director Hideaki Ito. This profound and moving
film has already received international acclaim, winning
Outstanding Achievement at the Swedish International Film Festival,
Best Editing at the Maverick Film Awards (UK), and Best Story at
the Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival (Canada),
among other prestigious honors.
“Silent Fallout” (trailer here) delves deep into the untold
stories of victims of nuclear testing in America. In 1951, the US
began nuclear weapons testing on the mainland, exposing countless
citizens to dangerous levels of radiation. Mary Dickson, growing up
in suburban Utah during the ’50s and ’60s, witnessed her elementary
school classmates succumbing to unusual illnesses and deaths.
Concurrently, Dr. Louise Reiss in St. Louis conducted a
groundbreaking study by collecting baby teeth, revealing widespread
exposure across America.
The film follows these and other harrowing accounts, traversing
from Salt Lake City to Virginia, Missouri, the United Kingdom, and
Japan to unravel and expose the complex and disturbing truths
behind the bomb. The Silent Fallout trailer provides a glimpse into
this powerful narrative, showcasing the relentless efforts of
individuals who risked everything to bring these stories to
light.
The North American screening tour of “Silent Fallout” will run
from July 11 to August 21, with more dates and locations to be
added soon. The current schedule includes:
- July 13: Springdale, AR
- July 16: Washington, DC
- July 17: Baltimore, MD
- July 19: West Chester, NY
- July 20: New York City, NY
- July 21: Ocean City, NJ
- July 24: Boston, MA
- August 6, 9, 11: San Francisco, CA
- August 17: Seattle, WA
More than just a film, “Silent Fallout” aims to raise awareness
about the grave issue of radiation poisoning and nuclear
contamination in the US and globally. Director Hideaki Ito’s
passion for justice is evident in his poignant statement: “I feel
strong anger. A government that has exposed its own citizens to
radiation and acquired nuclear weapons. The perpetrators remain
silent. Why do the victims have to lose their voices? And should
people remain ignorant? Should we just be bystanders? Who are
nuclear weapons for? I believe my role is to take the first step
and get people to sit down at the discussion table.”
Narrated by Alec Baldwin, “Silent Fallout” is essential viewing
for anyone interested in exploring the darker chapters of history
and their lingering effects today. The film invites audiences to
look beyond recent popular interpretations, such as the hit film
“Oppenheimer,” and engage with the real, ongoing impacts of nuclear
testing on communities worldwide.
“Silent Fallout” is not just a call to action but an invitation
to a crucial conversation about our past, present, and future.
Individuals interested in attending a screening can visit the
Silent Fallout website for a complete list of dates and locations
on the North American tour.
For more details, please visit Silent Fallout Tour and
purchase tickets near you. You can also get involved
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Source: https://thenewsfront.com/silent-fallout-groundbreaking-film-tour-uncovers-nuclear-testing-secrets/
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