A Is for Atom (1953)

Name: A Is for Atom
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Released: 1953-01-01

15m

Running Time

Plot.

General Electric sponsors this explanation of atomic energy, detailing some of its uses besides the bomb. Using animation and an off-screen narrator, the film describes the atom, elements and isotopes, the discovery of transmutation, experiments in artificial transmutation, and the reasons for the power of nuclear fission. The film argues that now, besides war, the atomic age holds promise for energy, farming, medicine, and research. The promise of the atomic age will depend on human wisdom.

Where to Watch.

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Currently A Is for Atom is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Tubi TV

Streaming in:
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Cast & Crew.

John Hiestand

Narrator (uncredited)

Eugene Poddany

Music

Carl Urbano

Director

True Eames Boardman

Writer

John Sutherland

Producer

Tony Rivera

ProductionDesigner

Details.

Release Date
January 1, 1953

Status
Released

Running Time
15m

Genres
Documentary Animation

Last updated: 2025-02-12

This Movie Is About.

cold war propaganda

short

Wiki.

A Is for Atom (1953) is a 14-minute promotional animated short documentary film created by John Sutherland and sponsored by General Electric (GE). The short documentary, which is now in the public domain, explains what an atom is, how nuclear energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of nuclear power, and the by-products of nuclear fission. The film is Sutherland's most-decorated film, having won numerous honors at film festivals.

The film also received a theatrical release, opening at the Pantages and Hillstreet Theatres in Los Angeles on July 2, 1953. The distributor was Al O. Bondy, who made the short available for free.