ATOMIC HOPE Film Screening April 21, 2024 at 4pm at Mystic Luxury Cinema
Upcoming screening event:
New London County is home to Millstone Nuclear Power Station. According to a Yale School of Management Case Study "The Future of Nuclear in Connecticut", Connecticut has a complicated history with nuclear energy. Millstone power plant in Waterford is a major supplier of low-carbon electricity in both Connecticut and New England. But the facility has also generated strong opposition since it opened in 1970 from citizen and environmental groups concerned about its environmental, security, and public health risks.
As the Governor's Council on Climate Change considers how to reduce statewide emissions, it must decide the role nuclear will play in the state's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Whether you are for or against nuclear energy and want to see both sides of the issue, please join us for the Connecticut premiere of a documentary release called ATOMIC HOPE: Inside the Pro-nuclear Movement. It follows over a ten-year period environmental activists and scientists who strongly believe nuclear power is the key to solving both our energy and climate crisis.
Where: Mystic Luxury Cinema in Old Mystic Village
When: Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 4 pm
Cost: $12
Link to Buy Tickets: CLICK HERE
Watch the trailer for Atomic Hope:
There will be a Q&A Discussion after the screening with Director Frankie Fenton.
Learn more about the film and see photos:
ATOMIC HOPE - Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement – Green Planet Films
Reactions to the Film:
★★★★☆ – J Zimmerman, Video Librarian
“Powerful, convincing.”
★★★★☆ – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“Thought-provoking, a fascinating film.”
★★★★☆ – Declan Burke, The Irish Examiner
“Lucid, informative, splendid.”
★★★★☆ – Tara Brady, The Irish Times
“Refreshing, compelling, a genuine work of passion.”
★★★★☆ – Dan Green, Roobla
“Elegant.”
★★★☆ – John Mcguire, RTE Arena
“A fascinating film.”
FILM OF THE WEEK
– Maria Duarte, The Morning Star
About Director / Producer /Cinematographer Frankie Fenton:
Frankie Fenton is an award-winning Irish Director/ Producer. He worked primarily in London’s post-production sector before returning home to Ireland to begin a career in production. He regularly participates in pitching, financing and lecturing in many forums internationally. He is also the company director of Kennedy Films Ltd, alongside producer Kathryn Kennedy.
Recent directing credits include the multi award winning and theatrically released “It’s Not Yet Dark”, a feature documentary co-produced by Kennedy films. This film explores the work of Irish film director and bestselling author Simon Fitzmaurice who wrote and directed “My Name Is Emily (2016)” under the burden of motor neuron disease. Simon used his eye to communicate through Eye Gaze technology. The film was narrated by Colin Farrell and won the “Best Documentary Feature” and “Best Cinematography” at the 2016 Galway Film Festival. It went on to compete in the World Competition at Sundance Film Festival 2017 and enjoyed a US and European theatrical release before resting on all major VOD platforms including Netflix. The film has since been screened in over 50 countries.