On March 28th, 1979, a disaster unfolded at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that would become known as the worst nuclear incident in U.S. history. Through interviews with whistleblowers and experts alike, the following documentaries delve deep to uncover the controversies surrounding what happened on that fateful day and its lingering effects today.
1. Three Mile Island
The Three Mile Island accident is one of the most infamous events in history, but what really happened? Was it a nuclear meltdown or something else? In this documentary, we explore the event from all angles to uncover how communication breakdowns contributed to the disaster. Learn about why this tragedy unfolded and how similar accidents can be prevented in the future.
2. Three Mile Island Documentary
In 1979, the world witnessed a devastating nuclear disaster. This documentary takes you inside the Pennsylvania power plant to explore how it happened and why it was so catastrophic. Uncovering never-before-seen footage, this film follows the story of those who were affected and reveals what went wrong that day. Join us as we uncover the truth behind one of history’s most tragic events.
3. What Ever Happened to 3 Mile Island
The Three Mile Island incident of 1978 was a pivotal moment for the nuclear industry. It led to a 20 year period of stagnation and uncertainty, yet today nuclear power remains an important part of the global energy mix. In this documentary we explore the story behind the accident, its implications on the nuclear industry and why it still plays such an important role in our lives today. We also look at how renewable sources are slowly but surely taking over from nuclear power and how this could shape our future. Join us as we unravel one of history’s most significant events that changed not just America, but the world too!
4. Everything That Went Wrong on 3-Mile Island
On the morning of May 28, 1979, a nuclear meltdown occurred at Three Mile Island in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Although no one outside the plant was injured, it still serves as an important reminder of what can happen when safety measures are not taken seriously and employees are not properly trained. This video will explore how small mistakes and errors in judgment can have catastrophic consequences. We’ll look at Three Mile Island’s tragedy as well as other major disasters such as Fukushima and Chernobyl to better understand why safety protocols must be followed at all times. This video is essential viewing for anyone interested in learning more about nuclear power plants and their potential hazards.
5. Nuclear Power’s Promise and Peril
America has been at the forefront of nuclear energy technology for decades. But an accident at Three Mile Island cast a dark cloud over its future prospects. Now, more than three decades later, is America ready to give nuclear energy another chance? This documentary examines how far we have come since then and explores if it could be part of a brighter future for our nation’s energy needs!
6. A Brief History of: The Three Mile Island Accident
On 28th March 1979, a day that will live in history as a turning point for both the UK and USA. In Westminster, James Callaghan lost a vote of no confidence by one member of parliament – setting the stage for Margaret Thatcher’s government to come into power. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean in Londonderry Township Pennsylvania, an incident occurred at a commercial reactor due to a cooling malfunction – resulting in America’s most significant nuclear accident up until that time. This video revisits this fateful day and explores its consequences for both nations.
7. Who Destroyed Three Mile Island?
On March 28, 1979, the nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island Unit #2 experienced a partial meltdown due to a fault in the cooling system. At 4:02, the automated emergency cooling system activated and one of the plant operators made a fateful decision to switch it off two minutes later. The consequences were dire – but what led up to this disaster? In this documentary we explore how such an event could have occurred and examine its long-lasting effects on our society today.
8. Three Mile Island Clean-up
On March 28, 1979 at 4:00 AM a minor malfunction occurred at Three Mile Island and led to the melting of its core. This necessitated an extensive cleanup program that started in August 1979 and lasted until December 1993. The cost of this clean-up was estimated at $1 billion US dollars with over 150 tons of radioactive wreckage needing to be removed from the area. In this documentary, we take a look back at the highlights of this historic event that changed our lives forever.
9. Three Mile Island: The New Nuclear Dilemma
10. Fact-Checking Netflix’s Meltdown
The world was changed forever on March 28th, 1979 when the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania experienced a meltdown. Netflix’s new series “Meltdown: Three Mile Island” attempts to tell this story but is it accurate? This video examines the truth behind the horrific accident and brings in experts to correct any bias or misinformation that runs through its 4 episodes. Documentary filmmaker Jesse Freeston reacts to the series and provides an alternative viewpoint of one of America’s worst disasters.
