The First Secret City
Nov 15, 2015 · 1h 45m
Overview
Before the creation of the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford, the Manhattan Project hired the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works of St. Louis to refine the first uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. For the next two decades, Mallinckrodt continued its classified work for the Atomic Energy Commission during the Cold War. The resulting radioactive waste contaminated numerous locations in the St. Louis area some of which have not been cleaned up 70 years after the end of World War II. Told through the eyes of an overexposed worker, the story expands through a series of interviews that careen down a toxic pathway leading to a fiery terminus at a smoldering, radioactively-contaminated landfill. The First Secret City reveals a forgotten history and its continuing impact on the community in the 21st Century, uncovering past wrongdoing and documenting the renewed struggles to confront the issue.
Cast of The First Secret City
Crew of The First Secret City
About The First Secret City
What is The First Secret City about?
Before the creation of the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Hanford, the Manhattan Project hired the Mallinckrodt Chemical Works of St. Louis to refine the first uranium used in the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. For the next two decades, Mallinckrodt continued its classified work for the Atomic Energy Commission during the Cold War. The resulting radioactive waste contaminated…
When was The First Secret City released?
The First Secret City was released on November 15, 2015.
Where can I watch The First Secret City?
The First Secret City is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The First Secret City?
The First Secret City runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The First Secret City?
The cast of The First Secret City includes Dawn Chapman, Larry Burgan, Dawn Chapman (Interviewee), Larry Burgan (Interviewee) and Kay Drey (Interviewee).
Is The First Secret City on Netflix?
No, The First Secret City is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.