''Atomic Homefront'' is a 2017 documentary film about the effects of
radioactive waste
Radioactive waste is a type of hazardous waste that contains radioactive material. It is a result of many activities, including nuclear medicine, nuclear research, nuclear power generation, nuclear decommissioning, rare-earth mining, and nuclear ...
stored in
West Lake Landfill
West Lake Landfill is a closed, unlined mixed-waste landfill located in Bridgeton, Missouri. It was featured in the 2015 documentaries ''The First Secret City'' and ''The Safe Side of the Fence'', and the 2017 HBO documentary '' Atomic Homefront' ...
in
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is located in eastern Missouri. It is bounded by the City of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1, ...
. The film was made by
Rebecca Cammisa and co-produced by
James Freydberg and
Larissa Bills.
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2017 documentary films
2017 films
Environmental impact of nuclear power
Hazardous waste
Radioactive waste
Radioactivity
St. Louis County, Missouri
HBO documentary films
2010s English-language films
2010s American films
Films set in St. Louis
Films scored by Robert Miller
English-language documentary films
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