The Atomic States of America

• Director: Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce
• Theatrical Release Date: January 23, 2012
• Festivals: Sundance Film Festival

Synopsis: In 2010, the United States announced construction of the first new nuclear power plant in more than 32 years. A year later, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Fukushima Power Plant in Japan sparking a fierce debate in the U.S. over the safety and viability of nuclear power. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance]