Fukishima: A nuclear Nightmare
The definitive account of Japan's struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami
Director: James Jones, Megumi Inman
Producer: Megumi Inman
Editor: Rupert Houseman
Composer: Uno Helmersson
DOP: Jean-Louis Schuller
Executive Producers: Tanya Winston, Sacha Baveystock, James Jones, Danny Horan
Blast Films, Dogwoof.
“Gripping… devastating”
The Guardian
“Startling… inspiring”
The New York Times
“Gripping… a non-fiction thriller.
While essentially a disaster film, the visually alarming and nerve-racking “Fukushima” is also a cross-cultural psychodrama, about an industry, and perhaps a society, having a meltdown all its own.”
Wall Street Journal
“Brutal, but vital viewing.”
Decider
“Part epic disaster movie and part pressure-cooker thriller… an alarming reminder of how close we are to an apocalypse.”
Esquire
“The film that’s taking over America.”
Screen Rant
“Incredible… Though Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare was a traumatizing, terrifying, and sobering experience, it’s one of the most eye-opening and engaging documentaries you can watch.”
CinemaBlend
Fukushima presents the definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami. Documenting the disaster as it unfolded—minute by minute—the documentary offers unprecedented access to the Fukushima 50, the courageous group of men inside the nuclear power plant who risked their lives to prevent a meltdown. It also follows the survivors attempting to escape the devastation and nuclear fallout, as well as the high-ranking government officials racing against time to contain the crisis.
