A Documentary by Joe Tripician
About:
A filmmaker journeys with his parents to the secret city where they were employed to help create the first atomic bombs.
Synopsis:
In 1998, Emmy-winning Filmmaker Joe Tripician takes his parents to revisit the city of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where they worked for the US Army's Manhattan Project, which was responsible for creating the first atom bombs. During their visit, they reflect on their involvement in the project. Later, as Joe’s wife and children delve into his parent’s past, he reveals their regrets, conflicts, and contradictions.
Trailers
U.S. Screenings
Asheville (NC)
March 23, 2024: 3 pm
University of North Carolina Asheville UNCA
Sponsor: Western North Carolina Physicians For Social Responsibility (WNC-PSR)
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Chicago (IL)
March 31, 2024: 4:30 pm
Loyola University, Haymarket House,
University of Chicago, Evanston Public Library
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport Ave
General Admission: $11.00 + tax
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Las Vegas (NV)
April 30, 2024: 6 pm
515 S 6th St Las Vegas NV 89101
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Innovative Film Festival West Hollywood
West Hollywood (CA)
July 3, 2024
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
1020 North San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, California 90069
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SPECIAL SCREENING:
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ENERGY
TBA: Late Spring / Early Summer
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International Screenings
Tokyo, Japan
May 1 - 31, 2024
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
June 1, 2024: 5 pm
The Modern Art Museum (MAM Rio) Cinematheque
Press Release
Shadow of the Bomb: Newlyweds Unknowingly Helped Create the First Atomic Weapon in New Documentary "Honeymoon in Oak Ridge"
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Emmy-winning filmmaker Joe Tripician delves into the complex legacy of the Manhattan Project in his poignant documentary, "Honeymoon in Oak Ridge." The film follows Tripician's parents, two of the 1,200 Army personnel unknowingly tasked with creating the first atomic bomb during World War II.
In 1998, 53 years after the Hiroshima bombing, Tripician takes his parents back to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where their honeymoon coincided with their secret wartime work. Through their recollections and rarely seen historical footage, the film unfolds a narrative of innocence, regret, and the enduring impact of their unwitting contribution to this devastating weapon.
Interwoven with their journey are candid reflections from Tripician's wife and daughters, examining how the legacy of the Manhattan Project resonates across generations. They grapple with the weight of pride and sorrow, recognizing both the scientific marvel and the unimaginable destruction born within Oak Ridge's guarded gates.
The Manhattan Project had a profound impact on individuals and generations. It transformed the world into a more dangerous place where a select group of people have the power of gods and the where the world’s destruction hangs in the balance.
About
Joe Tripician is an EMMY-award winning producer, writer, director, and a published author, with over 35 years of experience in film, video, TV, and digital media production.
Joe's work has been broadcast and exhibited across America, Europe, and Japan, has shown at the Cannes Film Festival, and is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
In his varied career, Joe has worked with such talents as Jim Henson, Lou Reed, Steve Buscemi, Jeff Buckley, Danny Trejo, Tim Blake Nelson, and TONY Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Joe holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Columbia University in Film Production and Directing.