Nuclear energy documentary screened in Mystic

Stonington-based nonprofit film distributor Green Planet Films will screen a nuclear energy documentary called “Atomic Hope” at 4 p.m. Sunday at Mystic Luxury Cinemas.

The documentary is filmed over a 10-year period that follows a tiny global movement of unpopular pro-nuclear activists. These activists believe we need nuclear power to decarbonize our energy systems before catastrophic climate change occurs. These activists claim nuclear power is a clean energy solution that can curb the growing climate crisis. Nuclear technology became controversial by the incidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima. The film posits that other energy sources, most notably oil, coal and natural gas, are deadlier and responsible for more fatalities.

“Nuclear power plays an important role for our area,” notes Green Planet Films Founder and Executive Director Suzanne Harle. “Nuclear energy is a timely topic, and our proximity to the Millstone Power Station in Waterford, plus in Groton there is Electric Boat, who designs, builds, repairs and modernizes nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. ‘Atomic Hope’ is a great fit for us to show in New London County since it reflects our commitment to engage our local community with ongoing key environmental issues.”

The Mystic screening of the 83-minute film will be followed by a pre-recorded video interview with director Frankie Kennedy (of Ireland), and followed by a discussion that will include Claude Flory, a former health physicist at Millstone Power Station and presently an adjunct nuclear professor at Three Rivers Community College, and Dane McEntee, a current nuclear engineering technology student.