Synopsis:
This extraordinary documentary chronicles Hollywood's Top Secret Film Studio that for over twenty years photographed hundreds of nuclear weapons tests and other classified projects. Their work is among the most spectacular even captured on film. From the Nevada desert to remote Pacific atolls to outer space, these top secret Filmmakers developed advanced techniques and methods to create their fantastic movies. They made 6,500 films and many were locked away as soon as they were viewed by a handful of government officials. With the end of the Cold War, the story of the secret film studio can be told. It is a story of dedication to country and outstanding filmmaking that resulted in some of the most stunning images ever recorded. Many of their most amazing images are featured in this fascinating production. The Atomic Filmmakers created a visual legacy that will be studied for years to come and will serve as an important reference for one of the most dangerous times in world history.