The Last Resort


60m 1977

Brief Synopsis

On August 1, 1976, eighteen people from New Hampshire were arrested for demonstrating at Seabrook, the site of a proposed nuclear power plant. In spite of opposition from the local communities, the company had broken ground at one of the state's most delicate tidal estuaries. So within days, the gro

Cast & Crew

Daniel Keller

Director

Film Details

Also Known As
Last Resort
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1977

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

On August 1, 1976, eighteen people from New Hampshire were arrested for demonstrating at Seabrook, the site of a proposed nuclear power plant. In spite of opposition from the local communities, the company had broken ground at one of the state's most delicate tidal estuaries. So within days, the group founded the Clamshell Alliance and vowed to oppose the plant's construction in a peaceful protest. Their methods and success in organizing their group were later used by other who opposed the expanding nuclear power program in America.

Film Details

Also Known As
Last Resort
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1977

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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