Fukushima: Is Nuclear Power Safe?

The documentary takes place six months after the catastrophic explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Professor Jim Al-Khalili travels to Japan to meet evacuees from the exclusion zone and witnesses the ongoing nuclear clean-up operations in an abandoned village nearby.

Jim Al-Khalili examines the release of radiation and its effects, drawing comparisons with the earlier Chernobyl disaster. Through the lens of the latest scientific findings, the film raises critical questions about public trust in nuclear power and its safety for the future. This documentary is essential for those interested in environmental issues, energy policy, and the aftermath of nuclear disasters.