Power Struggle (2019)
1h 26m
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December 2, 2019Release Date
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The triple nuclear reactor meltdowns at Fukushima, Japan, had a profound impact in the small state of Vermont, as it occurred in the midst of a years-long citizens’ campaign to close an aging problem-plagued nuclear reactor. POWER STRUGGLE captures perspectives on all sides of the controversy, including from local residents both for and against nuclear power, elected officials (including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin), nuclear engineer Arnie Gundersen, a Vermont Yankee spokesperson, federal nuclear regulators, and the legendary activist Frances Crowe.
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Release DateDecember 2, 2019
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 26m
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Power Struggle is a 2016 American documentary film directed by Robbie Leppzer. Filmed over the course of five years, the documentary follows a political struggle between activists, elected officials, the US government, and the Entergy corporation, that led to the closure of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in Vernon, Vermont. The film features peace activist Frances Crowe.
Filming for Power Struggle began in the winter of 2010. Power Struggle premiered on November 3, 2016, at the Latchis Theatre in Brattleboro.