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Plutonium Circus

A satirical film explores the legacy of the PANTEX Nuclear Weapons Plant in Amarillo, Texas, and its lasting impact on the local community.

A humorous yet thought-provoking documentary explores the PANTEX Nuclear Weapons Plant in Amarillo, Texas, which played a significant role in nuclear weapons assembly during the Cold War. Now, the plant operates as a disassembly line, breaking down weapons and storing plutonium underground. The film examines the challenges of storing plutonium, the plant's impact on Amarillo, and how it has influenced perspectives on the Cold War and its aftermath. It does so by focusing on the lives and opinions of Amarillo residents connected to or affected by the plant.

Info about Plutonium Circus

Originally Released: United States, Oct 13, 1995

Genres:Documentary