The Manhattan Project

This compelling drama delves into the complex world of nuclear weapons, inspired by a topical program from World War II. At its center is a brilliant high school student who embarks on an ambitious project: constructing a nuclear bomb for a national science fair. The film thoughtfully explores themes relevant to the 1980s Cold War era - government secrecy and the looming threat of mutually assured destruction. As the young protagonist navigates the moral dilemmas surrounding his pursuit, viewers are drawn into an intense exploration of nuclear proliferation and its chilling consequences.