J. Robert Oppenheimer, a renowned physics professor, led the Los Alamos Laboratory during WWII, creating the atomic bomb. He witnessed its detonation in 1945, famously quoting the Bhagavad Gita. This documentary explores his life, from his early years to his work on nuclear physics and later advocacy for nuclear controls, featuring new interviews and insights from those who knew him and were impacted by his legacy.
Oppenheimer: The Real Story
A renowned physics professor and head of the Los Alamos Laboratory during WWII, J. Robert Oppenheimer is credited with developing the atomic bomb and witnessing the first nuclear explosion.