Hans Bethe: Prophet of Energy
Directed by Michael Blackwood
A portrait of the eminent Nobel Prize winning physicist who greatly advanced our knowledge of the atom. Bethe discusses the milestones of his career: his student work in Germany, his flight from the Nazis, his work on the Los Alamos Atomic Bomb project under Robert Oppenheimer, and his research on the energy production in stars. In working to help solve the energy crisis of the 1970’s, Bethe established himself as one of the country’s leading spokesmen for a safe way to use nuclear energy. Speaking in support of a sensible use, he represents a side of this controversial issue that deserves more attention. The film provides crucial insight into this complex issue by one of the world’s authorities.
Directed by
Michael Blackwood
Cast
Hans Bethe
Jon Bird
Produced by
Michael Blackwood
Cinematography by
Mead Hunt
Film Editing by
Sally Menke
Production Management
Dominika von Zahn … production manager
Sound Department
Rick Dior … sound mixer
Ian Woollen … sound
Editorial Department
Pamela Katz … assistant editor
Science
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