The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn(2006)
The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn Synopsis
A story about the life and turbulent times of Lisa Meitner and Otto Hahn, two exceptional scientists whose remarkable collaboration culminated in the discovery of nuclear fission, the division of the atom that changed the future. The show traces the development of nuclear science in the first half of the twentieth century, Meitner's early struggle for education and her quest to gain a foothold in the world of male-dominated physics, Hahn's initial research and independent discoveries, the collaborative discovery of the two scientists, as co-discoverers and the award of the Nobel Prize only to Hahn.
The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn (2006) is a documentary film directed by Rosemarie Reed, released on January 1, 2006 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Linda Hunt.
- Director:
- Rosemarie Reed
- Writers:
- Michelle Zackheim
- Producers:
- Rosemarie Reed
- Cinematographer:
- Jonathan Smith
- Production:
- National Science Foundation, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant
- Status:
- Released
The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Rosemarie Reed, written by Michelle Zackheim, produced by Rosemarie Reed.
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The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn was released on January 1, 2006 and runs for 1h.