The Nuclear Option (2017)

In the aftermath of the horrific earthquake and tsunami that resulted in the catastrophic meltdowns at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the world teeters on the brink of a nuclear dilemma. Half a decade on, scientists and engineers battle tirelessly against an unceasing crisis, questioning the future of Fukushima, Japan, and indeed, the planet. As global society contemplates discarding nuclear power - one of the critical carbon-free energy sources - the phoenix of a new nuclear era appears to stir in Fukushima's ashes. "The Nuclear Option" delves into this tumultuous scenario, navigating the stark realities of climate change, the natural constraints of renewable energy, and the revival of nuclear technology. Amidst the echoes of recent disaster, the film captures the buoyant spirit of a fresh generation of nuclear engineers, on an audacious quest to reinvent and reimagine the future of nuclear power.

The Nuclear Option is a documentary movie featuring Lake Barrett and directed by Miles O'Brien.

It is possible to buy The Nuclear Option on Amazon Video.