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The Power of Matter

1960 59 min
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This documentary from 1960 forms a two-part study of nuclear power in Canada, guided by Larry Henderson, skilled observer, analyst, and commentator on public affairs. The first part shows civilian applications of nuclear power outside Canada, while the second part shows the history of atomic energy development in Canada, from the outset of WWII to the installations at Chalk River.

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This documentary from 1960 forms a two-part study of nuclear power in Canada, guided by Larry Henderson, skilled observer, analyst, and commentator on public affairs. The first part shows civilian applications of nuclear power outside Canada, while the second part shows the history of atomic energy development in Canada, from the outset of WWII to the installations at Chalk River.
  • director
    Graham Parker
  • producer
    David Bairstow
  • script
    Clifford Brown
  • photography
    Reginald Morris
    Tom Bird
    Robert Humble
  • animation
    Kenneth Horn
    Pierre L'Amare
  • narrator
    Larry Henderson

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