Atomic Waste
People in Wendland fight against nuclear power
People in Wendland are famous in Germany for their opposition to nuclear power. This film follows their struggle to create a nuclear-free region.
Wendlanders have been fighting nuclear power for over 30 years. Despite a recent decision by the SDP-Green central government to phase out nuclear power in Germany, the struggle continues. A small town in Wendland. Gorleben, has been chosen to store nuclear waste while the phasing out is implemented. The Green Party, incremental in the initial anti-nuclear movement, support the transportation of nuclear waste. The people on the ground however, now losing faith in their once favourite political party, are ready to resist. An in-depth look at the notorious anti-nuclear movement in Germany, featuring fantastic footage of the protests.
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