Uranium – Twisting the Dragon's Tail
Uranium – Twisting the Dragon's Tail | |
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Directed by | Wain Fimeri |
Starring | Derek Muller |
Music by | Dale Cornelius |
Country of origin | Australia |
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Cinematography | Jaems Grant |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
Production company | Gene Pool Productions |
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Release | 29 July 2015 20 August 2015 (Australia) | (U.S.)
Uranium – Twisting the Dragon's Tail is a television documentary series about uranium, its history, and its uses. It was produced by Gene Pool Productions for PBS and SBS and premiered on both networks in late July and August 2015.[1]
The series was conceived, created, written and directed by Wain Fimeri, was shot in nine countries and is presented by Derek Muller.
Episodes
Part 1: The Rock that Became a Bomb
Derek Muller introduces uranium and its use throughout history. Uranium, originally sourced from
Part 2: The Rock that Changed the World
The use of uranium at the conclusion of World War II ushered in the
Part 3: The Rock in Our Future
The third episode, which was aired in Australia only, presents uranium as part of the mythology of indigenous peoples of Northern Australia, who say that a great creation spirit sleeps underground, and disturbing it will unleash disaster. This segues into the discussion of uranium mining in Australia.[2][non-primary source needed]
Premiere
The series premiered on 6 August 2015, the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. The SBS premiere in Australia occurred during a year-long inquiry into the possible expansion of nuclear industrialization in South Australia. The inquiry is known as the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission. A period for public submissions to the Commission closed in the week prior to the screening of the series.[3]
Development and production
The series is produced by
The project was in produced over the course of 12 months in preparation for the seventieth anniversary of the detonation of
References
- ^ Condie, Bill (27 July 2015). "Uranium – desired and feared | Cosmos". cosmosmagazine.com. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Uranium Twisting the Dragon's Tail on Facebook". Facebook. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "Home | Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission". nuclearrc.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Two New Science Programs Make Summer 2015 Debut – THE BOMB and URANIUM: Twisting the Dragon's Tail : PBS". pbs.org. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "Genepool Productions Television Projects". Genepool Productions. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "Production Investment – Film Victoria". film.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "WATCH ON TV – Film Victoria". film.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ^ "Sunny Side interviews Sonya Pemberton about our new series 'Uranium'". Gene Pool Productions. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ^ "Uranium – Twisting the Dragon's Tail (2015) | Find a Film | Screen Australia". www.screenaustralia.gov.au. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
External links
Uranium – Twisting the Dragon's Tail at